geranium 'Michael'

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small bushy herbaceous perennial with three-lobed, crinkled green leaves and flowers whose petals have a wide, pale pink outer edge, a bright pink middle area, and very dark red-purple throats

geranium 'Michael'

Scientific classification

Species
geranium 'Michael' (Pelargonium 'Michael')
Genus
Pelargonium
Family
Geraniaceae
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Toxicity
Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type
0.1-0.5 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 geranium 'Michael'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of geranium 'Michael'

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geranium 'Michael' care guide

Water thoroughly then let compost partly dry
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Water thoroughly then let compost partly dry

Fertilizing

High potash feed regularly during flowering season

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings from spring to autumn

Growing

Grow outside in summer in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun; in containers, indoors or out, grow in well-drained soil-less multipurpose compost or soil-based compost such as John Innes No. 2, in full light but shaded from scorching midday sun. Provide good ventilation, and water moderately during the growing season from spring to summer, and only sparingly in winter. For more details see pelargonium cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be affected by Pelargonium viruses, grey moulds, Pelargonium rust, and leafy gall

Pests

May be affected by vine weevil larvae, leafhopper, root mealybugs, and whitefly

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