Manescau storksbill
Also known as: Manescau heronsbill; showy heron's bill
A clump-forming perennial with pinnate, toothed, hairy mid-green basal leaves to 30cm long. Clusters of 3cm wide saucer-shaped magenta-purple flowers have dark spots on the upper petals and are freely borne on long stems from early summer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Manescau storksbill (Erodium manescavi)
- Genus
- Erodium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Manescau storksbill
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Manescau storksbill
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Manescau storksbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by basal stem cuttings or division; propagate by seed as soon as ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, sharply drained neutral to alkaline soil rock garden, alpine house or trough. Deadhead regularly
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free but vine weevils may be a problem
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