Kishtvar cranesbill

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A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, 30cm high, with deciduous, five-lobed, finely toothed, wrinkled, bright green leaves, 4-9cm across, and upward-facing, shallowly cup-shaped flowers, 4cm across, with dark, almost black anthers and stigmas, and petals which are rich purple or intensely rich pink, with fine purple veins, and with a small white V-shaped patch at the base of each petal, over a long flowering period throughout summer

Scientific classification

Species: Kishtvar cranesbill (Geranium kishtvariense)
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Kishtvar cranesbill

Distribution map

Western Himalaya

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Kishtvar cranesbill

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Kishtvar cranesbill care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers outdoors as soon as seed is ripe or in spring, or by division in spring

Growing

Grow in partial shade, or in sun if in a cool position, in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust, a downy mildew, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be affected powdery mildews in dry conditions. Generally disease-free