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GERANIUM pratense 'Black Beauty'
Commonly known as Meadow cranesbill

Dark purple foliage which holds its colour well right through the summer especially if grown in full sun. Fully hardy and easy to grow. Masses of lavender flowers
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Good to know
Form of the native cranesbill. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin
Europe, central Asia, western China. -
Saucer-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Height
35cm (14in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump forming perennial. 7- to 9-lobed basal leaves, 20cm (8in) long, the lobes often deeply divided and toothed. Erect flowers 3.5-4.5cm (1½-1¾in) across in dense clusters.
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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) -
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 Size35cm (14in)
45cm (18in)
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