dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'
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Blue Shadow' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to 65cm high, with deciduous, lobed, green leaves and reflexed, amethyst-blue flowers from mid-spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow' (Geranium phaeum 'Blue Shadow')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow'
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dusky cranesbill 'Blue Shadow' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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
A rust, downy mildews, leafy gall and a virus may be troublesome. Powdery mildews can be a problem in dry conditions
Pests
May be affected by capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails
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