dusky cranesbill 'Lily Lovell'

Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun, partial shade or deep shade. Most soils (unless waterlogged) in either sun or shade are tolerated

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

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

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

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