Shining Cranesbill. Rosettes of smooth, glossy divided green leaves. Leaf and flower stems are red on older plants, leaves also reddening with age. Dainty small deep pink flowers with rounded petals. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium lucidum
Rosettes of smooth, glossy divided green leaves. Leaf and flower stems are red on older plants, leaves also reddening with age. Dainty small deep pink flowers with rounded petals.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | lucidum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Shining Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Wild garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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