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cranesbill 'Ivan'

Geranium 'Ivan'

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

'Ivan' is a spreading, mound-forming perennial to about 0.5m high and 1m across. The yellow-green leaves are deeply-lobed, and the flowers, borne in pairs all summer, are red-purple with dark veining and a very dark eye

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated

Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat

Pests

May be attacked by vine weevil larvae, sawflies, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews, a downy mildew and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years