Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade'
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to around 60cm high, with an upright habit and lobed green leaves. Tall, branching stems bear small purple flowers with paler centres in late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade' (Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade'
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Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade' care guide
- Maintain consistent light moisture, avoid saturated muddy ground
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Maintain consistent light moisture, avoid saturated muddy ground
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild balanced flower fertilizer every four weeks spring to autumn
Pruning
PruningCut old, browned foliage back to the ground before spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or by basal softwood cuttings in spring. Plants may self-seed but seedlings may not be true to the parent
Growing
GrowingThrives in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, but will tolerate most soils and positions unless waterlogged
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews and virus diseases, and to powdery mildews in dry conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae, geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails
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