cranesbill 'Prelude'

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Prelude' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, 45-90cm high, with deciduous, deeply seven-lobed green leaves, and flowers, up to 2cm across, of widely-spaced pale lilac petals with darker violet veins and pink stigmas, in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: cranesbill 'Prelude' (Geranium 'Prelude')
Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of cranesbill 'Prelude'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of cranesbill 'Prelude'

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cranesbill 'Prelude' care guide

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

No pruning required, but cutting back flowered stems and old leaves may encourage the growth of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Grow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, preferably in light shade, but will also grow in sun or full shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by a rust, a downy mildew, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions