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.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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