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storksbill 'William Bishop'

Erodium × variabile 'William Bishop'

Genus: Erodium
Family: Geraniaceae
Common Names: storksbill 'Bishop's Form'

About this plant

A low-growing, spreading perennial, to 10cm tall, with dark grey-green, hairy, lobed leaves and rose pink flowers, 1.5cm across, with dark veins and pale centres

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in rock garden, alpine house or trough. Deadhead regularly

Pruning

No pruning required but benefits from regular deadheading

Propagation

Propagate by basal stem cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years