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big-root cranesbill 'Spessart'

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart'

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

'Spessart' is a semi-evergreen perennial to about 40cm with soft, lobed, aromatic foliage that turns red in autumn. The flowers are white or pale pink, with a dark red calyx, produced from late spring to mid-summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

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

Will grow in any moderately fertile soil that is not waterlogged, in full sun or any type of shade, including dry shade

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Pests

May get vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years