Cranesbill. A tall hairy geranium with, lobed green leaves. Saucer-shaped deep violet blue flowers, paler at the centre with forking veins in mid-summer and again in autumn. Max Height 30cm to 45cm. Max Spread 20cm to 30cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium platypetalum
A tall hairy geranium with, lobed green leaves. Saucer-shaped deep violet blue flowers, paler at the centre with forking veins in mid-summer and again in autumn.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Geranium |
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Species | platypetalum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cranesbill |
Flower Colour | violet, blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 30cm, 45cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 20cm, 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, September |
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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Maintenance | |
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