cranesbill 'Little Gem'
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A compact mound forming perennial with deeply lobed grey-green leaves. Height 25cm and spread 60cm. Cup shaped deep magenta flowers with red veins, blooming freely over the summer and into autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- cranesbill 'Little Gem' (Geranium 'Little Gem')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cranesbill 'Little Gem'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cranesbill 'Little Gem'
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cranesbill 'Little Gem' care guide
- Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and midsummer
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Maybe susceptible to powdery mildews, a downy mildew and a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
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