dusky cranesbill

How to Grow and Care for dusky cranesbill

dusky cranesbill · Geranium phaeum
Also known as: black widow; dusky-flowered cranesbill; mourning widow

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade but most soils (unless waterlogged) are tolerated. Especially good in damp shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing dusky cranesbill

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade but most soils (unless waterlogged) are tolerated. Especially good in damp shade

How to Water dusky cranesbill?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dusky cranesbill?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dusky cranesbill?

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What Soil Is Best for dusky cranesbill?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize dusky cranesbill?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune dusky cranesbill?

Cut flowered stems and old leaves to the base to encourage new foliage and flowers

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How to Propagate dusky cranesbill?

Propagate by division in spring or basal cuttings in early or mid-spring and root with bottom heat. Propagate by seed in containers outdoors as soon as ripe or in spring

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How to Transplant dusky cranesbill?

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How to Care for dusky cranesbill in Winter?

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How to Plant dusky cranesbill?

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade but most soils (unless waterlogged) are tolerated. Especially good in damp shade

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How to Repot dusky cranesbill?

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How to Harvest dusky cranesbill?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus or downy mildew. May be susceptible to Powdery mildews in dry conditions

Pests

May be susceptible to capsid bug, vine weevil larvae, sawfly larvae, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of dusky cranesbill

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More General Info About dusky cranesbill

Attributes of dusky cranesbill

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSouthern C and Western Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Geranium phaeum
Genus
Geranium
Family
Geraniaceae
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