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Geranium maculatum (Spotted cranesbill)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Geranium maculatum
Other names
Spotted cranesbill, Alum bloom, Alum root, American kino root, Chocolate flower , North American crowfoot, North American wild cranesbill, Rock weed, Sailor's knot, Shame-face
Genus
Geranium Geranium
Species
G. maculatum - G. maculatum is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with rounded, glossy, deeply lobed, toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and saucer-shaped, upward-facing, lilac-pink to bright pink flowers from late spring into summer.
Geranium maculatum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Lilac-pink, Bright-pink in Spring; Lilac-pink, Bright-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Vine weevil , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Capsid bug Vine weevil , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Capsid bug
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stems and old leaves to encourage fresh foliage growth.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Geranium maculatum (Spotted cranesbill) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Cake decoration, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Underplanting
Cultivation
Best planted in moderately fertile soils in either full sun or partial shade. Shade is tolerated. Avoid waterlogged sites. Will most likely bloom again if trimmed back after first flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Geranium maculatum
Other names
Spotted cranesbill, Alum bloom, Alum root, American kino root, Chocolate flower , North American crowfoot, North American wild cranesbill, Rock weed, Sailor's knot, Shame-face
Genus
Geranium Geranium
Species
G. maculatum - G. maculatum is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with rounded, glossy, deeply lobed, toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and saucer-shaped, upward-facing, lilac-pink to bright pink flowers from late spring into summer.
Native to
Eastern North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink, Bright-pink in Spring; Lilac-pink, Bright-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Vine weevil , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Capsid bug
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stems and old leaves to encourage fresh foliage growth.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Geranium maculatum (Spotted cranesbill) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Cake decoration, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Underplanting
Cultivation
Best planted in moderately fertile soils in either full sun or partial shade. Shade is tolerated. Avoid waterlogged sites. Will most likely bloom again if trimmed back after first flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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