Geranium x monacense (Munich geranium)

Botanical name

Geranium x monacense

Other names

Munich geranium, Munich cranesbill

Genus

Geranium Geranium

Species

G. x monacense - G. x monacense is a clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with rounded, lobed, brown-marked, mid- to bright green leaves, yellow-green in spring, and, in late spring and early summer, loose clusters of saucer-shaped, reddish-purple flowers with reflexed petals and veined, white centres.

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

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Colour

Flower

Reddish-purple in Spring; Reddish-purple in Summer

Foliage

Yellow-green, Spotted in Spring; Mid-green, Spotted in Summer; Mid-green, Spotted in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Sawflies , Capsid bug , Vine weevil

Specific diseases

Downy mildew , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Remove old flowers and leaves to encourage the production of new growth.

Propagation methods

Division, Basal cuttings, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Geranium x monacense (Munich geranium) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Woodland, Wildlife, Wildflower, Rock, Ground Cover, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates most soil conditions except waterlogged. Tolerates damp shade.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Geranium x monacense (Munich geranium)

Common pest name

Green semi-looper

Scientific pest name

Chrysodeixis eriosoma

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

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.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/