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purple cranesbill

Geranium × magnificum

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

G. x magnificum is a clump-forming perennial to 70cm tall, with lobed, hairy green leaves and dark-veined, rich violet flowers 4-5cm wide, in early summer; very prolific, but a short flowering season

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

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, but most soils (unless waterlogged) in either sun or shade are tolerated. Some plants may flop and are best staked

Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. New foliage quickly appears if cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division between early autumn and early spring or cut back plants after flowering in summer, then divide, replant and water well

Pests

May be damaged by vine weevil larvae, Geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails

Diseases

Downy mildew and a virus are occasional problems. Powdery mildew in dry conditions may be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged AquaticPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years