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big-root cranesbill 'Pindus'

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A mat-forming perennial to around 20cm with aromatic, deeply lobed, semi-evergreen foliage. Dark purple-pink flowers appear from late spring to mid-summer

Scientific classification

Species: big-root cranesbill 'Pindus' (Geranium macrorrhizum 'Pindus')
Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of big-root cranesbill 'Pindus'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of big-root cranesbill 'Pindus'

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big-root cranesbill 'Pindus' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat

Growing

Useful as it is one of the few plants that can tolerate dry shade. Will grow in any moderately fertile soil that is not waterlogged, in full sun or any degree of shade

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