Cranesbill. An upright geranium with large handsome leaves and stems covered in sticky hairs. Clusters of pale reddish purple flowers finely veined with a white centre. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Geranium viscosissimum
An upright geranium with large handsome leaves and stems covered in sticky hairs. Clusters of pale reddish purple flowers finely veined with a white centre.
Additional information
| Generic | Geranium |
|---|---|
| Species | viscosissimum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cranesbill |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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