Heron’s Bill,Stork’s Bill. A pretty mat-forming alpine of downy grey-green foliage. Umbels of saucer-shaped rose-pink flowers with darker veins. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers March to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erodium corsicum
A pretty mat-forming alpine of downy grey-green foliage. Umbels of saucer-shaped rose-pink flowers with darker veins.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Erodium |
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Species | corsicum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Heron's Bill, Stork's Bill |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 8cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | March, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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