Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green'
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A compact, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, producing deeply lobed, bright green leaves, on stems to 60cm (24in) high. Double smoky-purple flowers with multiple green stigmas in the centre appear in spring. The flowers are sterile and therefore the plant does not seed around like other Geranium phaeum cultivars. It is also able to tolerate shade, making it a useful addition to the shady border.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' (Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn · Spring
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green'
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Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · 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 propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat.
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade but most soils (unless waterlogged) are tolerated. Especially good in damp shade
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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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