Cranesbill. A tall geranium with large pale green, lobed leaves with clusters of slatey mauve-pink flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium platyanthum
A tall geranium with large pale green, lobed leaves with clusters of slatey mauve-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | platyanthum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | mauve, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| 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 | Woodland, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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