Cranesbill. A tall perennial with divided light green leaves. Pretty deeply funnel-shaped pink flowers with a white eye in the hollow and marked with short purple ‘eye lash’ veins. Prefers a cool position. Max Height 45cm to 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium gracile
A tall perennial with divided light green leaves. Pretty deeply funnel-shaped pink flowers with a white eye in the hollow and marked with short purple ‘eye lash’ veins. Prefers a cool position.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Geranium |
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Species | gracile |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cranesbill |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 45cm, 60cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland, Border |
Toxicity | |
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Pruning Time | |
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