Cranesbill. A tall perennial with divided light green leaves. Pretty deeply funnel-shaped pink flowers with a white eye in the hollow and marked with short purple ‘eye lash’ veins. Prefers a cool position. Max Height 45cm to 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium gracile
A tall perennial with divided light green leaves. Pretty deeply funnel-shaped pink flowers with a white eye in the hollow and marked with short purple ‘eye lash’ veins. Prefers a cool position.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | gracile |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm, 60cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Border |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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