giant herb robert

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A robust but short-lived evergreen perennial or biennial to 1.5m, with attractively dissected leaves to 20cm in length and large panicles of purplish-pink flowers 4cm across, with darker centres

Scientific classification

Species: giant herb robert (Geranium maderense)
Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of giant herb robert

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Madeira

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of giant herb robert

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giant herb robert care guide

Moderate regular watering, allow partial soil drying between irrigations
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allow partial soil drying between irrigations

Fertilizing

Weak geranium feed monthly spring through summer blooming months

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, division or take basal cuttings

Growing

Grow outdoors in well-drained soil in either sun or shade in frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright filtered light. Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of new leaves and flowers

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