Cranesbill. An elegant geranium forming a mound of dark, shiny, faintly marbled, deeply divided leaves. Pretty dark maroon, almost black, with velvety reflexed petals, coral-pink at the base. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers August to October. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium sinense
An elegant geranium forming a mound of dark, shiny, faintly marbled, deeply divided leaves. Pretty dark maroon, almost black, with velvety reflexed petals, coral-pink at the base.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Geranium |
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Species | sinense |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cranesbill |
Flower Colour | maroon |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
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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