spreading cranesbill
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A compact, mound-forming to trailing, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, bearing mid-green, divided, lobed leaves on stems to 30cm (12in) high and up to 1m (39in)across. In summer, many single, deep pink flowers with a dark purple eye and purple veins are produced, that are attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a good addition to the wildlife garden
Scientific classification
- Species
- spreading cranesbill (Geranium procurrens)
- 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 · Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of spreading cranesbill
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Himalaya
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spreading cranesbill
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spreading cranesbill care guide
- Maintain light even moisture, cope with occasional dry soil
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Maintain light even moisture, cope with occasional dry soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted perennial flower feed every four weeks growing season
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old dead foliage in spring before growth commences
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by seed in spring, or take 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. Full shade is tolerated but may reduce flowering
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
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