hedgerow cranesbill

Also known as: mountain cranesbill; mountain geranium

A perennial, naturalised in the UK, reaching around 50cm in height from a central rosette of leaves. These rounded leaves are cut into lobes and the small flowers are purplish-pink or sometimes pale blue

hedgerow cranesbill

Scientific classification

Species
hedgerow cranesbill (Geranium pyrenaicum)
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
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of hedgerow cranesbill

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of hedgerow cranesbill

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hedgerow cranesbill 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

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Suitable for wild gardens as will seed itself around. Can be found growing in meadows, roadsides, open woods and disturbed ground

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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