Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. A pretty geranium with delicately divided leaves and small funnel shaped reddish purple flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium cataractarum
A pretty geranium with delicately divided leaves and small funnel shaped reddish purple flowers.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Geranium |
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Species | cataractarum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering, Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs, Mulch to keep roots cool |
Border | Border, Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Dead heading, Mulch, Feed, Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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