Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. A neat plant with pretty little bright purplish-red flowers with a pale centre and brownish green leaves. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium ‘Sea Fire’
A neat plant with pretty little bright purplish-red flowers with a pale centre and brownish green leaves
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Geranium |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Sea Fire' |
Common Name | Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 20cm |
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, Rock garden, Scree |
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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