dusky cranesbill 'Golden Spring'
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, about 45-50cm high, with deciduous, lobed leaves that emerge tinged with golden yellow and mature to green. Dark pink-purple flowers appear from late spring to early summer, sometimes with a second flush in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- dusky cranesbill 'Golden Spring' (Geranium phaeum 'Golden Spring')
- 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
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dusky cranesbill 'Golden Spring'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dusky cranesbill 'Golden Spring'
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dusky cranesbill 'Golden Spring' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back flowered stems and old leaves to encourage fresh growth
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings taken in spring and rooted with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil; good in damp shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust, downy mildews, leafy gall and a virus. Powdery mildews can be a problem in dry conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails
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