Geranium schlechteri
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A hairy perennial, to around 30cm high, with scrambling stems up to 1m long and 5-lobed green leaves. In summer, slender stems bear white flowers with pink veining, often fading to pink as they mature
Scientific classification
- Species
- Geranium schlechteri (Geranium schlechteri)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Geranium schlechteri
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Geranium schlechteri
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Geranium schlechteri care guide
- Moderate regular irrigation, mulch soil to lock consistent dampness
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular irrigation, mulch soil to lock consistent dampness
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced hardy geranium feed every three weeks spring and summer
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews and virus diseases, and to powdery mildews in dry conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae, geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails
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