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Geranium phaeum 'Alec's Pink'

Geranium phaeum 'Alec's Pink'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

'Alec's Pink' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to 60 cm with mid-green, dissected leaves and upright flower stems carrying flat, pinkish-lilac flowers in late spring to early summer and often again in early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

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 Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, well-drained soil in sun or shade

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, capsid bug geranium sawfly, slugs and snails

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years