ashy cranesbill
Also known as: gray cranesbill
A small, sparsely hairy species with often grey or silver leaves 5cm wide and cut into 5 or 7 divisions. Stems have up to 10 flowers, which are large compared to the plant, usually pale pink with a network of darker veins
Scientific classification
- Species
- ashy cranesbill (Geranium cinereum)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 ashy cranesbill
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ashy cranesbill
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ashy cranesbill 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 seed, or from basal cuttings
Growing
GrowingPerforms best with good drainage and sunlight. Effective groundcover plant
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews
Pests
May get vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
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