Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor'

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A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial, to around 75cm high, with an upright habit and lobed green leaves heavily marked with bronze. Tall, branching stems bear small cream and pale pink flowers in late spring to early summer

Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor'

Scientific classification

Species
Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor' (Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor')
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
Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade · Full shade
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Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor'

Distribution of Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Geranium phaeum
  • 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 Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor'

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Geranium phaeum 'Misty Samobor' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade · Full shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut old, browned foliage back to the ground before spring

Propagation

Propagate 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

Thrives 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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