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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
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0.4m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Geranium nodosum
Other names: Knotted cranesbill, Hardy geranium
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Genus: Geranium
Species: G. nodosum - G. nodosum is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with lobed, toothed, glossy, bright green leaves and, from late spring to early autumn, red-flushed stems bearing loose clusters of open, funnel-shaped, veined, purple-pink flowers with pale pink centres and notched petals.
Geranium nodosum is: Deciduous
Flower: Veined, Purplish-pink in Spring; Purplish-pink, Veined in Summer; Veined, Purplish-pink in Autumn
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
Geranium nodosum (Knotted cranesbill) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation: Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun to full shade. Excellent as a ground cover in dry, shady areas.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
peter drury
Have just obtained dormant roots of this.Can i start them off in pot in greenjouse (unheated) If not what should i do with roots?
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- Posted: Sat. 27th November 2010 19:17
- Last reply: Tue. 30th November 2010 10:13
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