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
Dark-red, Cream, Black in Spring; Cream, Black, Dark-red 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 0.8m and a spread of 0.45m 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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Dark-red, Cream, Black in Spring; Cream, Black, Dark-red 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 0.8m and a spread of 0.45m 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
Geranium phaeum (Dusky cranesbill)
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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