wood cranesbill 'Amy Doncaster'

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One of the bluest forms available, the deep blue colour contrasting with the white eye. To 90cm, with good, clean foliage

wood cranesbill 'Amy Doncaster'

Scientific classification

Species
wood cranesbill 'Amy Doncaster' (Geranium sylvaticum 'Amy Doncaster')
Genus
Geranium
Family
Geraniaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of wood cranesbill 'Amy Doncaster'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Geranium sylvaticum
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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wood cranesbill 'Amy Doncaster' care guide

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

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

Best in moist soil but will grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews

Pests

May get vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies

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