Meadow Cranesbill. A native in southern England with deeply divided leaves and violet-blue saucer-shaped flowers with delicate pinkish veins. Max Height 60cm to 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium pratense
A native in southern England with deeply divided leaves and violet-blue saucer-shaped flowers with delicate pinkish veins.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | pratense |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Meadow Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm, 90cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, 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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