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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.45m
max. spread |
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0.8m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Geranium phaeum
Other names: Mourning widow, Dusky cranesbill
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Genus: Geranium
Species: G. phaeum - G. phaeum is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lobed, light green basal leaves that can be spotted with brown. In late spring to early summer they have slender, branched stems bearing burgundy-black flowers with cream centres.
Geranium phaeum is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-red, Cream, Black in Spring; Dark-red, Cream, Black in Summer
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Geranium phaeum (Dusky cranesbill) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation: Best planted in most moderately fertile soil (apart from waterlogged) in either full sun or partial shade. Shade is tolerated.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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