Cranesbill. A pretty dwarf geranium with small round leaves. Exquisite, palest pink flowers with conspicuous bluish black anthers. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 10cm to 15cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium farreri
A pretty dwarf geranium with small round leaves. Exquisite, palest pink flowers with conspicuous bluish black anthers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Geranium |
---|---|
Species | farreri |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cranesbill |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm, 15cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 10cm, 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
Related products
Acaena novae-zelandiae
A vigorous creeping alpine with grey-green leaves. Small round flowerheads are followed by red burrs.
Ajuga reptans ‘Variegata’
Compact semi-evergreen alpine with green and cream variegated leaves Spike-like blue flowers.
Ajuga reptans ‘Purple Torch’
Creeping semi-evergreen with shiny purple leaves and spike-like purple-blue flowers.
Aethionema grandiflorum Pulchellum Group
Grown for the masses of tiny pink flowers produced in spring. Likes alkaline soil. Short lived.
Acaena buchananii
A fast -growing evergreen forming an apple-green mat with greenish burrs.
Ajuga reptans ‘Pink Surprise’
Creeping semi-evergreen with shiny purple leaves and spike-like light pink flowers.
Ajuga reptans ‘Alba’
Creeping semi-evergreen green leaves Spike-like white flowers.
Acaena saccaticupula ‘Blue Haze’
A vigorous creeping alpine with grey-blue leaves. Small round flowerheads are followed by dark red burrs.