cranesbill 'Spinners'
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A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with green, often red in autumn, deeply-incised, lobed foliage, on stems to 90cm (30in) high and across. In summer, rich purple-blue flowers with a small white centre and darker veins appear in profusion above the foliage.
Scientific classification
- Species
- cranesbill 'Spinners' (Geranium 'Spinners')
- 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
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cranesbill 'Spinners'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cranesbill 'Spinners'
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cranesbill 'Spinners' care guide
- Allow partial soil drying between thorough deep watering sessions
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Allow partial soil drying between thorough deep watering sessions
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted flowering plant liquid feed every three weeks spring to fall
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old, dead foliage in spring before growth commences
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. This can be done every three or four years to keep the plant vigorous and productive.
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. For best growth and flowering, plant in full sun or partial 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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