dusky cranesbill 'Calligrapher'
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Calligrapher' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, 70cm high, with deciduous, lobed, green leaves with dark brown markings, and bluish-purple flowers with a ring of darker violet veins around lilac centres, from mid-spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- dusky cranesbill 'Calligrapher' (Geranium phaeum 'Calligrapher')
- 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 shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dusky cranesbill 'Calligrapher'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dusky cranesbill 'Calligrapher'
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dusky cranesbill 'Calligrapher' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · 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
PruningNo pruning required, but cutting back flowered stems and old leaves may encourage the growth of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings taken in spring and rooted with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil; good in damp shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust, a downy mildew, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions but generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails but generally pest-free
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