Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill. A handsome geranium with beautiful bluish-purple flowers and a white eye. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium sylvaticum ‘Silva’
A handsome geranium with beautiful bluish-purple flowers and a white eye
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | sylvaticum |
| Varietry | 'Silva' |
| Common Name | Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| 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, Woodland |
| 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 |
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