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Tibetan cranesbill | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Tibetan cranesbill

Geranium orientalitibeticum

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

A low-growing compact deciduous herbaceous perennial spreading by means of an underground tuberous root-system. Narrowly lobed mid-green foliage marbled in light green is produced on stems no more than 20cm (8in) high. Pink saucer shaped flowers with a white eye are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandyChalk

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. The plant can tolerate full shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old dead foliage in spring before growth commences

Propagation

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

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side BordersBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

Pond MarginsOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years