Cranesbill. A pretty dwarf geranium with small round leaves. Exquisite, palest pink flowers with conspicuous bluish black anthers. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 10cm to 15cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium farreri
A pretty dwarf geranium with small round leaves. Exquisite, palest pink flowers with conspicuous bluish black anthers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Geranium |
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Species | farreri |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cranesbill |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm, 15cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 10cm, 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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