Geranium pratense 'Marshmallow'
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Clump-forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, bearing reddish-bronze, deeply divided, lobed leaves on red stems to 75cm in height. Many single, pale-pink flowers are produced from late spring to late in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium pratense 'Marshmallow' (Geranium pratense 'Marshmallow')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of Geranium pratense 'Marshmallow'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium pratense 'Marshmallow'
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Geranium pratense 'Marshmallow' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 take basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat.
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best. Full shade is tolerated but may reduce flowering
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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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