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English Munich cranesbill

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial about 45cm high with deciduous, lobed, unblotched green leaves, and reflexed flowers, about 2cm across, of pale pinkish lilac above a wide bluish zone, strongly veined with violet, around small white centres, from late spring to early summer

Scientific classification

Species: English Munich cranesbill (Geranium × monacense var. anglicum)
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: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of English Munich cranesbill

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Quick identification of English Munich cranesbill

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English Munich cranesbill care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required, but cutting back flowered stems and old leaves may encourage the growth of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Grow in partial or full shade in moist but well-drained soil; good in damp shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, a downy mildew, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions but generally disease-free