knotted cranesbill
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A sprawling perennial with glossy 3-lobed leaves and loose clusters of dark-veined, light pink flowers 2.5cm wide from late spring to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- knotted cranesbill (Geranium nodosum)
- 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 · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of knotted cranesbill
Distribution map
Southern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of knotted cranesbill
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knotted cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · 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 subject to powdery mildews, a downy mildew and a virus
Pests
May be attacked by vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
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