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Armenian cranesbill 'Bressingham Flair'

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A mound-forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, bearing mid-green, deeply divided, lobed leaves, which often turn red in autumn, on stems to 90cm (30in) high and across. In summer, many single, dark pink, saucer-shaped flowers with a black eye and purple veins are produced, that are attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a good addition to the wildlife garden.

Scientific classification

Species: Armenian cranesbill 'Bressingham Flair' (Geranium psilostemon 'Bressingham Flair')
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
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Distribution of Armenian cranesbill 'Bressingham Flair'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Armenian cranesbill 'Bressingham Flair'

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Armenian cranesbill 'Bressingham Flair' care guide

Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed in spring and midsummer

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old dead foliage in spring before growth commences

Propagation

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

Growing

Grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated. Quite a tall species so may need support to prevent it flopping

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