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Geranium macrorrhizum - 'Bevans Variety' (Cranesbill)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Geranium macrorrhizum - Cultivation Notes

The tough and versatile Geranium makes an ideal front of border flowering plant that both covers ground and produced prodicious quantities of blossom. flourishing in most garden soils other than heavy wet and very droughty soils. Most prefer full or part sun in a sheltered position. Cut back growth to ground in Autumn and mulch with 2 - 3 inches of compost every few years. Ideally plant in groups of 3-5 or on mass as herbaceous ground cover.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Geranium macrorrhizum:
  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations
Design & Plant Use for Geranium macrorrhizum:
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting

Common Missspellings: Jeraneum, Geranium, Geraneum, Jeranium, Garanium


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Geranium macrorrhizum - 'Bevans Variety' (Cranesbill)

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