asphodel cranesbill

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A spreading deciduous perennial to 40cm tall, with small, rounded, deeply lobed leaves and profuse white or light pink flowers 2cm wide, with conspicuous magenta veins on the rounded petals, in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: asphodel cranesbill (Geranium asphodeloides)
Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of asphodel cranesbill

Distribution map

Southern Europe

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of asphodel cranesbill

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asphodel cranesbill care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

Divide between early autumn and early spring or increase by basal cuttings in early or mid-spring. Propagate by seed as soon as ripe or in spring

Growing

Grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, but most soils (unless waterlogged) in either sun or shade are tolerated

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