Cranesbill. Dormant through the summer with leaves appearing in autumn through the winter. Spring flowering with violet blue flowers with darker veins. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium malviflorum
Dormant through the summer with leaves appearing in autumn through the winter. Spring flowering with violet blue flowers with darker veins.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | malviflorum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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