Korean cranesbill

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A herbaceous perennial, up to 60cm high and wider than it is high, with palmate, mottled green leaves, and lilac-pink flowers, netted with darker purplish veins, and with white centres, from midsummer to autumn

Korean cranesbill

Scientific classification

Species
Korean cranesbill (Geranium koraiense)
Genus
Geranium
Family
Geraniaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Korean cranesbill

Distribution of Korean cranesbill

Distribution map

Korea

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Korean cranesbill

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Korean cranesbill care guide

Keep soil lightly moist, cut watering volume once cool autumn arrives
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Keep soil lightly moist, cut watering volume once cool autumn arrives

Fertilizing

Mild all-purpose fertilizer every three weeks during spring and summer growth

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers outdoors as soon as seed is ripe or in spring; by division in spring; or by basal softwood cuttings taken in spring and rooted with bottom heat

Growing

Grow in sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil

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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

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be affected by capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails, and rabbits

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