dusky cranesbill 'Langthorns Blue'
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Langthorns Blue' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to 60cm high, with deciduous green leaves blotched purplish-brown in the notches between the seven or nine lobes. Flowers, 2-2.5cm across, of reflexed violet-blue petals with darker veins above the paler bases, appear from late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- dusky cranesbill 'Langthorns Blue' (Geranium phaeum 'Langthorns Blue')
- 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 'Langthorns Blue'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dusky cranesbill 'Langthorns Blue'
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dusky cranesbill 'Langthorns Blue' 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 flowered stems and old leaves to encourage fresh growth
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, downy mildews, leafy gall and a virus. Powdery mildews can be a problem in dry conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails
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