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GERANIUM x riversleaianum 'Russell Prichard'
Commonly known as Cranesbill

Sharp toothed leaves and deep magenta flowers over a long period
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Good groundcover. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses and downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousLeaves 5-10in (2-4in) across, each deeply divided into 7 toothed lobes
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMagenta -
Striped, Veined or MulticolouredVeined
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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
1m (3ft) -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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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.Trailing perennial with long, branching stems. Funnel-shaped flowers to 3.5cm (1½in) wide in loose cymes
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°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)
1m (3ft)
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