Munich cranesbill
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A clump-forming hybrid perennial (G. phaeum × G. reflexum), to 45cm tall, with lobed, mid-green, basal leaves, often marked brown at base of the lobes. Loose clusters of saucer-shaped, reddish-purple flowers, with white and violet zones at the base of the reflexed petals, are borne in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Munich cranesbill (Geranium × monacense)
- 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
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Munich cranesbill
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Munich cranesbill
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Munich cranesbill care guide
- Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and midsummer
Pruning
PruningCut flowered stems and old leaves to the base to encourage new foliage and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or basal cuttings in early or mid-spring and root with bottom heat. Propagate by seed in containers outdoors as soon as ripe or in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade but most soils (unless waterlogged) are tolerated
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
A virus or downy mildews may be troublesome. Powdery mildews may be a problem in dry conditions
Pests
May be damaged by capsid bug, vine weevil larvae, sawfly larvae, slugs and snails
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