slender cranesbill
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A rhizomatous perennial forming a hairy tangle of slightly glossy, five lobed, light green leaves. Pink flowers with a white eye and magenta pink veining, flower freely from June to September, ideal for a woodland garden for ground cover in the shade
Scientific classification
- Species
- slender cranesbill (Geranium gracile)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- 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 slender cranesbill
Distribution map
Northeastern Turkey, Southern Caucasus, Northern Iran
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of slender cranesbill
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slender cranesbill care guide
- Moderate steady moisture spring-summer, drier substrate winter time
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Moderate steady moisture spring-summer, drier substrate winter time
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted hardy geranium feed every four weeks spring through fall
Pruning
PruningRemove 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 any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Maybe susceptible to powdery mildews, a downy mildew and a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
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