dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'

How to Grow and Care for dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'

dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow' · Geranium phaeum 'Blue Shadow'

Grow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil; good in damp shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'

dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil; good in damp shade

How to Water dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

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What Soil Is Best for dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Cut back flowered stems and old leaves to encourage fresh growth

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How to Propagate dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Propagate by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings taken in spring and rooted with bottom heat

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How to Transplant dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

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How to Care for dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow' in Winter?

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How to Plant dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

Grow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil; good in damp shade

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How to Repot dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

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How to Harvest dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

A rust, downy mildews, leafy gall and a virus may be troublesome. Powdery mildews can be a problem in dry conditions

Pests

May be affected by capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'

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Attributes of dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Geranium phaeum 'Blue Shadow'
Genus
Geranium
Family
Geraniaceae
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