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Beginner
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0.8m
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0.65m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'
Other names: Geranium 'Samobar', Geranium phaeum var. phaeum 'Samobor', Meadow widow 'Samobor', Geranium 'Samobor', Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor'
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Genus: Geranium
Variety or cultivar: 'Samobor' _ 'Samobor' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with upright, branched stems bearing lobed, gray-green foliage with dark markings and purple-brown flowers in late spring and early summer.
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple, Brown in Spring; Purple, Brown in Summer
Foliage: Variegated, Brown, Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' (Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor') will reach a height of 0.65m and a spread of 0.8m 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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Partial 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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Comment from
Nicola
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' (Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor') has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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