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Geranium maderense (Cranesbill )

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.7m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.9m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Geranium maderense

Other names: Cranesbill


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Genus: Geranium

Species: G. maderense - G. maderense is a perennial that will not flower until the second year. It has palmate, green foliage and a large, upright, dome of pink flowers from late winter until late summer.

Geranium maderense is: Deciduous

Flower: Pink, Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink, Pink in Summer; Pink, Pale-pink in Winter

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn; Green in Winter

Habit: Branching, Domed, Erect flower stem

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Sawflies , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Remove old flowers and leaves. Leave some seed-heads if self-seeding is desired. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Geranium maderense (Cranesbill ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.7m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal

Cultivation: Is grown as a biennial but can also be a half-hardy, evergreen perennial. Grow in a pot or in a border in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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geranium maderense

Question from carole jones

what is the best time to sow seeds of geranium maderense

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  • Posted: Fri. 8th July 2011 18:25
  • Last reply: Mon. 11th July 2011 22:24

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