big-root cranesbill 'Spessart'
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Spessart' is a semi-evergreen perennial to about 40cm with soft, lobed, aromatic foliage that turns red in autumn. The flowers are white or pale pink, with a dark red calyx, produced from late spring to mid-summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- big-root cranesbill 'Spessart' (Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart')
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of big-root cranesbill 'Spessart'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of big-root cranesbill 'Spessart'
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big-root cranesbill 'Spessart' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or take basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingWill grow in any moderately fertile soil that is not waterlogged, in full sun or any type of shade, including dry shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews
Pests
May get vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
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