mallow-flowered cranesbill
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A tuberous-rooted perennial to 30cm tall, with rounded leaves deeply divided into 7 lobes, appearing in autumn and dying away in summer; mallow-like light or deep purple flowers with dark-veined petals, open in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- mallow-flowered cranesbill (Geranium malviflorum)
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mallow-flowered cranesbill
Distribution map
Southern Spain and Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mallow-flowered cranesbill
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mallow-flowered cranesbill care guide
- Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and midsummer
Pruning
PruningDies away back to ground level in summer
Propagation
PropagationDivide the tubers shortly after the foliage has been lost, but before autumn
Growing
GrowingBest in full sun and with good drainage, but tolerates nutrient-poor soils and can be used in much the same way as spring bulbs, using annuals or neighbouring plants to occupy the space in summer
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Problem-free generally, but rust and a virus may occasionally occur
Pests
Generally robust and trouble-free, but can occasionally suffer from slugs, snails, aphids, vine weevil and geranium saw fly
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