tuberous-rooted cranesbill
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A low-growing, tuberous perennial, sending up very finely cut leaves to 20-25cm tall, with a feathery appearance. Leaves are produced in spring, the plant then going dormant after flowering. Flowers are borne on slender, erect stems 40cm tall, in early summer, and are pale pink with reddish veining, 2.5cm across, with deeply notched petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- tuberous-rooted cranesbill (Geranium tuberosum)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tuberous-rooted cranesbill
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tuberous-rooted cranesbill
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tuberous-rooted 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
PruningNo special pruning requirements; spring growth becomes dormant after flowering
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 moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Downy mildew and a virus are occasional problems. Powdery mildew in dry conditions may be troublesome
Pests
May be damaged by vine weevil larvae, Geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails
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