GERANIUM wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'
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GERANIUM wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Compact habit. Sky blue flowers have white centres
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Often comes true from seed. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses and downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin
Northeastern Afghanistan to northern India ( Kashmir) -
DeciduousPaired 3- to 5-lobed, toothed leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, wrinkled and marbled above
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Blue
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Striped, Veined or MulticolouredVeined
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White
White centres -
Saucer-shaped
To 3cm (1¼in) across -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
HerbaceousDense, spreading perennial. Upward-facing flowers in loose, leafy cymes
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
1.2m (4ft)
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