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alpine geranium

Erodium reichardii

Genus: Erodium
Family: Geraniaceae
Common Names: fairy heron's bill, dwarf geranium

About this plant

A low-growing perennial to about 10cm tall forming a mound of small leaves with solitary, saucer-shaped white or pink flowers with darker veins borne in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkakine soils in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by basal stem cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years