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.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| 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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