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GERANIUM nodosum
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Rhizomatous clump-forming perennial with purplish-pink flowers in loose clumps
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Deciduous - 3- or 5-lobed, shallow-toothed, glossy basal leaves 5-20cm (2-8in) long
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - with paler pink centres and darker veins
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured - veined
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Height - 30-50cm (12-20in)
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Spread - 50cm (20in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous perennial with red-tinted stems swollen above the nodes. Produces loose cymes of erect, open funnel-shaped flowers 2.5-3cm (1-1¼in) across, with notched petals
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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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.
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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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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - makes effective ground cover in dry soils in full shade. Wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & Diseases - vine weevil, slugs, snails, viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
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Place of origin - Pyrenees, central Italy, Serbia.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Rabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of GERANIUM nodosum
GERANIUM nodosum 'Silverwood' >
Commonly known as: Cranesbill.
Pure white flowers, floriferous and tough
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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