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GERANIUM sanguineum
Commonly known as Bloody cranesbill
Magenta red
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DeciduousStem leaves 2-10cm (2-4in) long are deeply cut into 5-7 sparsely toothed lobes, each with 3 segments. Has few basal leaves
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RedMagenta red
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Striped, Veined or MulticolouredVeined
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Height20cm (8in)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Dense, clump forming perennial with spreading rhizomes.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
GERANIUM sanguineum
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowRed colour of stalk joints or the deep-magenta colour of the petals might be the reason for the name for this native. Wildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesVine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses and downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.Place of originEurope, northern Turkey.
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Flower ShapeCup-shapedTo 4cm (1½in) across, usually with notched petals
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of GERANIUM sanguineum


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Bloody cranesbill
white flowers over many weeks


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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50