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'G' > GERANIUM > sanguineum >

GERANIUM sanguineum

Commonly known as Bloody cranesbill

Magenta red

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£12.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £10 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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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
Red - magenta red
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured - veined
Height - 20cm (8in)
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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.
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)
Full sun
Partial shade
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
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant