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knotted cranesbill

Geranium nodosum

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

G. nodosum is a sprawling perennial with glossy 3-lobed leaves and loose clusters of dark-veined, light pink flowers 2.5cm wide from late spring to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

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, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorGreenhousePond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years