Armenian cranesbill
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A herbaceous perennial forming a large clump of lobed leaves, tinted red in autumn. Flowers 4cm in width, magenta-crimson with black centres, on upright stems to 1.2m
Scientific classification
- Species
- Armenian cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 Armenian cranesbill
Distribution map
Turkey to Caucasus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Armenian cranesbill
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Armenian cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- 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. Quite a tall species so may need support to prevent it flopping
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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, sawflies, slugs and snails
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