carpet cranesbill
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A bushy, clump-forming species with semi-evergreen, finely-divided, aromatic leaves. Its flowers, borne in summer, are generally pink, but may vary with tones of blue or purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- carpet cranesbill (Geranium incanum)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of carpet cranesbill
Distribution map
S. Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of carpet cranesbill
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carpet cranesbill care guide
- Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering, allow slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and midsummer
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or propagate by stem cuttings
Growing
GrowingPerforms best with good drainage and sunlight. Especially suitable for rockeries. Not fully hardy, but will regenerate from self-sown seed
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews
Pests
Generally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
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