Geranium × antipodeum 'Chocolate Candy'
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A compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, producing stems to 50cm (20in) high and across, with purple-brown, scalloped foliage. Pale-pink, saucer-shaped flowers which contrast well with the darker foliage are produced in summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium × antipodeum 'Chocolate Candy' (Geranium × antipodeum 'Chocolate Candy')
- 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 · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Geranium × antipodeum 'Chocolate Candy'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium × antipodeum 'Chocolate Candy'
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Geranium × antipodeum 'Chocolate Candy' care guide
- Light steady soil moisture, drain excess water to protect root health
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light steady soil moisture, drain excess water to protect root health
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted hardy geranium feed every four weeks spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by basal cuttings or division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrows best in well-drained soil and a position in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
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