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dusky cranesbill 'Samobor'

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Samobor' is an upright perennial, to 60cm tall, with lobed leaves bearing a striking deep brownish-purple zone, and slightly nodding maroon flowers in late spring and early summer

Scientific classification

Species: dusky cranesbill 'Samobor' (Geranium phaeum 'Samobor')
Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of dusky cranesbill 'Samobor'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of dusky cranesbill 'Samobor'

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dusky cranesbill 'Samobor' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat

Growing

Grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Partial shade is best but full sun and shade are tolerated. Quite a tall species so may need support (see staking perennials) to prevent it flopping on some sites

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