Geranium robustum
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A low-growing, clump to mat-forming, herbaceous perennial, with deeply incised grey-green, lobed foliage, producing a fern-like effect, on lax stems to 45cm (18in) high. Pale lavender-pink flowers with darker veins are produced from late spring into summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium robustum (Geranium robustum)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Matforming
- 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 robustum
Distribution map
Temp Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium robustum
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Geranium robustum 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
PruningCut back after flowering to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old dead foliage in spring before growth commences
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by seed in spring, or take basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat.
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best for good growth and flowering
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
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