crowfoot geranium
Also known as: balsam geranium; geranium 'Radula'
Radula' is a robust, bushy plant to 75cm in height, with lemon and rose-scented leaves deeply cut into narrow segments, and small pink flowers marked with purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- crowfoot geranium (Pelargonium 'Radula')
- Genus
- Pelargonium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of crowfoot geranium
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of crowfoot geranium
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crowfoot geranium care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring, late summer or early autumn
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in a loam-less or loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun with good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in spring and early summer. A high potash fertiliser should be used when in flower. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outside in frost-free areas in a fertile soil. See Pelargonium cultivation for further advice.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to grey moulds when grown under glass
Pests
Susceptible to vine weevil, caterpillars and thrips
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