GERANIUM 'Storm Chaser'
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GERANIUM 'Storm Chaser'
Commonly known as Cranesbill
Lilac flowers with a dramatic dark magenta purple eye. Good ground cover in shade
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
G. traversii x G. procurrens x G. lambertii. A good, low-maintenance groundcover plant. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Alan Bremner, Orkney -
DeciduousSoft, greyish, lobed foliage
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Saucer-shaped3.5cm (1¼in) across
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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
50cm (20in) -
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.Mound-forming perennial with a spreading habit. Attractive, almost black veins radiate from the central eye.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full shade
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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)
50cm (20in)
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