wood cranesbill
Also known as: bassinet; king's hood; wood geranium
A medium-sized, deciduous perennial with divided and toothed leaves. Flowers are borne in May and June and are generally violet-blue with a white centre. It is a native of woodland and meadows
Scientific classification
- Species
- wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum)
- 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 · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of wood cranesbill
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of wood cranesbill
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wood cranesbill 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
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring
Growing
GrowingBest in moist soil but will grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. For full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free, but 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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