cranesbill 'Orion'
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A spreading perennial, ideal for groundcover, with deeply lobed mid-green basal leaves in 7 divisions. Masses of very large, cup-shaped, lavender-blue flowers have purple veins, a white centre and almost round, overlapping petals borne over a long period during summer. A seedling of 'Brookside'
Scientific classification
- Species
- cranesbill 'Orion' (Geranium 'Orion')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cranesbill 'Orion'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cranesbill 'Orion'
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cranesbill 'Orion' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- 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
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division between early autumn and early spring or cut back plants after flowering in summer then divide, replant and water well
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Most soils, unless waterlogged, in either sun or shade are tolerated
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Downy mildews and a virus are occasional problems. Powdery mildews in dry conditions may be troublesome
Pests
May be damaged by vine weevil larvae, Geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug or slugs and snails
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