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GERANIUM palmatum

Commonly known as Cranesbill

Crimson centred purple-pink flowers on flowering stems with purple hairs
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    5-lobed, light-green basal leaves to 35cm (14in) long in rosettes.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Purple pink
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Perennial. Flowering stems with purple, glandular hairs produce flowers in large clusters to 1.2m (4ft) across
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

GERANIUM palmatum

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Can self-seed. Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.
    Place of origin
    Madeira.
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Geranium - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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