Cranesbill. An tall upright spreading geranium with green marked leaves, flowers dark purple. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium phaeum
An tall upright spreading geranium with green marked leaves, flowers dark purple.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Geranium | 
|---|---|
| Species | phaeum | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cranesbill | 
| Flower Colour | purple | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 80cm | 
| Family | Geraniaceae | 
| Spread | 40cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading | 
| 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 | Woodland, Border | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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