Geranium phaeum 'Lisa'
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A reasonably compact, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, producing deeply lobed, bright green leaves marbled in light green, on stems to 70cm (28in) high. Single slightly reflexed smokey purple flowers appear in spring. While best in sun to partial shade, it is also able to tolerate full shade, making it useful for using in the shady border
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium phaeum 'Lisa' (Geranium phaeum 'Lisa')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Geranium phaeum 'Lisa'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium phaeum 'Lisa'
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Geranium phaeum 'Lisa' care guide
- Evenly moist soil preferred, drain excess rainwater quickly
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Evenly moist soil preferred, drain excess rainwater quickly
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild all-purpose liquid feed once monthly in warm growing season
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 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 sun or part shade but most soils (unless waterlogged) are tolerated. Especially good in damp shade
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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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