Geranium robertianum
Puck, Wren flower, Granny-thread-the-needle, Hop-o'my-thumb, Bloodwort, Robin-in-the-hedge, Herb robert, Geranium 'Dragon's Blood'
Geranium Geranium
G. robertianum - G. robertianum is a hardy perennial with hairy stems bearing finely divided, bright-green foliage and small, pink flowers.
Geranium robertianum is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Rosette
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Bright-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Capsid bug , Sawflies , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil Capsid bug , Sawflies , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Downy mildew , Powdery mildew Downy mildew , Powdery mildew
Remove stems once flowered and old leaves to encourage the production of new leaves and flowers.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Geranium robertianum (Herb robert) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife
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 Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Geranium robertianum
Puck, Wren flower, Granny-thread-the-needle, Hop-o'my-thumb, Bloodwort, Robin-in-the-hedge, Herb robert, Geranium 'Dragon's Blood'
Geranium Geranium
G. robertianum - G. robertianum is a hardy perennial with hairy stems bearing finely divided, bright-green foliage and small, pink flowers.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Rosette
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Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Bright-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Capsid bug , Sawflies , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Remove stems once flowered and old leaves to encourage the production of new leaves and flowers.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Geranium robertianum (Herb robert) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife
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 Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Geranium robertianum (Herb robert)
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.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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