Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. A very effective ground cover plant for dry soils this geranium has pretty bluish-purple flowers with a paler centre. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to September. Full sun and Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium nodosum ‘Swish Purple’
A very effective ground cover plant for dry soils this geranium has pretty bluish-purple flowers with a paler centre
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | nodosum |
| Varietry | 'Swish Purple' |
| Common Name | Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| 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, Group planting, Ground cover |
| 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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