Geranium phaeum 'Chocolate Chip'
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A compact, clump-forming deciduous herbaceous perennial producing stems to 60cm high and green foliage, sometimes purple at the base. Clusters of dark chocolate-purple flowers are produced above the foliage from spring through to summer. Ideal for ground cover
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium phaeum 'Chocolate Chip' (Geranium phaeum 'Chocolate Chip')
- 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
- Bushy · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Geranium phaeum 'Chocolate Chip'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium phaeum 'Chocolate Chip'
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Geranium phaeum 'Chocolate Chip' care guide
- Partial dryness between watering cycles, moderate moisture preference
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Partial dryness between watering cycles, moderate moisture preference
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted multipurpose feed once every four weeks growing months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and geranium sawfly
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