grey cranesbill 'Splendens'
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Splendens' forms a compact evergreen clump of rounded, dark grey-green leaves and vivid reddish-purple flowers 2.5cm wide in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- grey cranesbill 'Splendens' (Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- 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 'Splendens'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of grey cranesbill 'Splendens'
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grey cranesbill 'Splendens' care guide
- Medium steady soil moisture, increase irrigation during summer hot weather
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium steady soil moisture, increase irrigation during summer hot weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced hardy geranium feed every four weeks spring to mid autumn
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division between early autumn and early spring or cut back plants after flowering in summer then divide, replant and water well
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Most soils, unless waterlogged, in either sun or shade are tolerated
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Downy mildew and a virus are occasional problems. Powdery mildew in dry conditions may be troublesome
Pests
May be damaged by vine weevil larvae, Geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug or slugs and snails
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