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spotted cranesbill 'Espresso' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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spotted cranesbill 'Espresso'

Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

'Espresso' grows to 60cm high, with a 60cm spread. Leaves are bronze-coloured, contrasting with pale purplish-pink flowers borne over a relatively long season from late spring to summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring or division in spring

Pests

May be prone to vine weevil, capsid bug and geranium sawfly

Diseases

May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersWildflower MeadowGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years