Japanese cranesbill
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A vigorous semi-evergreen perennial, to around 30cm high, with trailing to ascending stems and light green, lobed leaves with bronze markings in the notches. Loose sprays of small pink , purple or white flowers, often with purple veining, are produced in late summer and sometimes into early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese cranesbill (Geranium thunbergii)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese cranesbill
Distribution map
Japan, Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese cranesbill
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Japanese cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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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 growth
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division, trailing stems will sometimes root at the nodes
Growing
GrowingThrives in sun in well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of soils and positions, except waterlogging
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews and virus diseases, and to powdery mildews in dry conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae, geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails
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