grey cranesbill
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A compact perennial forming a clump of small, rounded grey-green leaves and black-eyed, intense magenta-purple flowers to 3cm wide in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- grey cranesbill (Geranium subcaulescens)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of grey cranesbill
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of grey cranesbill
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grey cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring, late summer or autumn; propagate by root cuttings in autumn or semi-ripe basal stem cuttings in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, sharply drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
A virus and downy mildew may be troublesome; in dry conditions powdery mildews may be a problem
Pests
May be damaged by vine weevil larvae, sawfly larvae, slugs and snails
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