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variegated dusky cranesbill

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An upright perennial to 60cm tall, with lobed leaves irregularly margined with cream and also blotched with maroon between the main lobes; flowers are deep maroon, opening in late spring and early summer

Scientific classification

Species: variegated dusky cranesbill (Geranium phaeum 'Variegatum')
Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of variegated dusky cranesbill

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of variegated dusky cranesbill

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variegated dusky cranesbill 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

Divide between early autumn and early spring or cut back plants after flowering in summer then divide, replant and water well

Growing

Grows best in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun, partial shade or deep shade. Most soils (unless waterlogged) in either sun or shade are tolerated

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