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GERANIUM sanguineum
Commonly known as Bloody cranesbill
Magenta red
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Deciduous - stem 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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Red - magenta red -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured - veined
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Height - 20cm (8in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Herbaceous - Early 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 winter - Hardy 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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Additional Features - Good to know - - red colour of stalk joints or the deep-magenta colour of the petals might be the reason for the name for this native. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses and downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin - Europe, northern Turkey. -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - to 4cm (1½in) across, usually with notched petals
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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30cm (12in) |
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Commonly known as: Bloody cranesbill.
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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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.
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