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Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' (d)

Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' (d)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

A compact, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, producing deeply lobed, bright green leaves, on stems to 60cm (24in) high. Double smoky-purple flowers with multiple green stigmas in the centre appear in spring. The flowers are sterile and therefore the plant does not seed around like other Geranium phaeum cultivars. It is also able to tolerate shade, making it a useful addition to the shady border.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade but most soils (unless waterlogged) are tolerated. Especially good in damp shade

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 CoverBanks SlopesCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged AquaticGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SummerAutumnSpring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years