spotted cranesbill

How to Grow and Care for spotted cranesbill

spotted cranesbill · Geranium maculatum
Also known as: alum bloom; alum root; American kino root; chocolate flower; North American crowfoot; North American wild cranesbill; rock weed; sailor's knot; shame-face

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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Planting and Growing spotted cranesbill

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water spotted cranesbill?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for spotted cranesbill?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for spotted cranesbill?

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What Soil Is Best for spotted cranesbill?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for spotted cranesbill?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize spotted cranesbill?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune spotted cranesbill?

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

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How to Propagate spotted cranesbill?

Propagate by seed, basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring or division in spring

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How to Transplant spotted cranesbill?

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How to Care for spotted cranesbill in Winter?

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How to Plant spotted cranesbill?

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot spotted cranesbill?

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How to Harvest spotted cranesbill?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews

Pests

May be prone to vine weevil, capsid bug and geranium sawfly

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The Toxicity of spotted cranesbill

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Attributes of spotted cranesbill

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTrailing
OriginEastern Northern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Geranium maculatum
Genus
Geranium
Family
Geraniaceae
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