marsh cranesbill
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A low-growing, clump-forming perennial forming bushy hummocks of fresh green, deeply divided leaves. Flowers are borne on thin stems rising from a central rootstock and are bright pink, trumpet-shaped at first then almost starry when the wide-open, wedge-shaped petals become separated. Has a long flowering season, retaining a fresh appearance
Scientific classification
- Species
- marsh cranesbill (Geranium palustre)
- 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
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of marsh cranesbill
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of marsh cranesbill
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marsh 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
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 softwood cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in any, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of both wet and dry soils and can be established in grass
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and geranium sawfly
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