cranesbill [Thumping Heart]

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A herbaceous perennial with a compact, clump-forming habit. It has small, deeply lobed, mid-green leaves and in late spring and summer, produces upward facing, cup-shaped, lilac flowers with dark veins and purple centres.

cranesbill [Thumping Heart]

Scientific classification

Species
cranesbill [Thumping Heart] (Geranium 'Thumbling Hearts')
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
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of cranesbill [Thumping Heart]

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cranesbill [Thumping Heart] care guide

Consistent mild soil moisture, resist overwatering root systems
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Consistent mild soil moisture, resist overwatering root systems

Fertilizing

Diluted perennial flower feed every three active growth weeks

Pruning

Cut back flowered stems to the base after flowering is finished. In autumn to late winter cut back withered stems.

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring and by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring using bottom heat.

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Maybe susceptible to powdery mildew in hot dry weather

Pests

Maybe susceptible to vine weevil where grown in containers.

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