Geranium phaeum
Mourning widow, Dusky cranesbill
Geranium Geranium
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
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Black, Dark-red, Cream in Spring; Dark-red, Cream, Black in Summer
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
Capsid bug , Sawflies , Vine weevil Capsid bug , Sawflies , Vine weevil
Downy mildew , Powdery mildew Downy mildew , Powdery mildew
After flowering, rejuvenate plants by removing old stems and leaves.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Geranium phaeum (Dusky cranesbill) will reach a height of 2ft 7in and a spread of 1ft 6in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Best planted in most moderately fertile soil (apart from waterlogged) in either full sun or partial shade. Shade is tolerated.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Geranium phaeum
Mourning widow, Dusky cranesbill
Geranium Geranium
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.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Black, Dark-red, Cream in Spring; Dark-red, Cream, Black in Summer
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
Capsid bug , Sawflies , Vine weevil
After flowering, rejuvenate plants by removing old stems and leaves.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Geranium phaeum (Dusky cranesbill) will reach a height of 2ft 7in and a spread of 1ft 6in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Best planted in most moderately fertile soil (apart from waterlogged) in either full sun or partial shade. Shade is tolerated.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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