Cranesbill. A rosette of deeply cut leaves with dark red leaf stalks. Bright pink flowers with pale veins and a small crimson centre. Self-seeds. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium rubescens
A rosette of deeply cut leaves with dark red leaf stalks. Bright pink flowers with pale veins and a small crimson centre. Self-seeds.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | rubescens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Biennial |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Cynoglossum officinale
A clump-forming bi-annual with softly hairy grey-green narrow leaves. Leafy stems bear clusters of dark purple flowers.
Delphinium requienii
An annual or bi-annual, with lobbed glossy leaves. Branched spikes of single, green and mauve-grey flowers.
Silybum marianum
A rosette-forming bi annual with spiny, glossy, dark green leaves with pretty white veins and marbling. In the second year bears thistle-like purple-pink flowerheads.
Echium vulgare
A native, bristly bi-annual with green, white hairy leaves. Dense spikes of open bell-shaped, purple in bud, violet-blue in flowers.
Lysimachia atropurpurea
A bi annual with grey, crinkle-edged leaves with pale veins and attractive burgundy flowers. Self-seeds.
Verbascum blattaria
A biennial with rosettes of green leaves. Erect stems of yellow flowers in summer.
Nicotiana sylvestris
A pretty bi-annual with large basal leaves and nodding, sweet-scented, long tubed white flowers in summer.
Dipsacus fullonum
The native teasel, prickly basal leaves followed by prickly stems of cone-shaped purple or white flowers in the second year. Can be dried.