cut-leaved cranesbill
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A creeping annual with deeply-lobed, hairy green foliage. Small, pretty purple-pink flowers on short stems, with slightly notched petals and hairy sepals, appear sparcely from May through to August. Mainly found on farmland where soil has recently been disturbed, hedgebanks or in grassland
Scientific classification
- Species
- cut-leaved cranesbill (Geranium dissectum)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cut-leaved cranesbill
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cut-leaved cranesbill
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cut-leaved cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and geranium sawfly
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