Himalayan cranesbill
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A rhizomatous perennial forming a compact mat of foliage which may colour well in autumn, with white-eyed, light blue flowers 4-6cm wide in summer, often again in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Himalayan cranesbill (Geranium himalayense)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Himalayan cranesbill
Distribution map
Himalaya
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Himalayan cranesbill
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Himalayan cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- 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 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
May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews
Pests
May get vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
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