Heron’s Bill,Stork’s Bill. A pretty mat-forming alpine of green foliage. Umbels of saucer-shaped dark pink flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erodium x variabile ‘Bishop’s Form’
A pretty mat-forming alpine of green foliage. Umbels of saucer-shaped dark pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Erodium |
|---|---|
| Species | x variabile |
| Varietry | 'Bishop's Form' |
| Common Name | Heron's Bill, Stork's Bill |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| 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 | |
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