Plants > Perennials

variegated dusky cranesbill

Geranium phaeum 'Variegatum' (v)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

An upright perennial to 60cm tall, with lobed leaves irregularly margined with cream and also blotched with maroon between the main lobes; flowers are deep maroon, opening in late spring and early summer

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 FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best 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

Pruning

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

Propagation

Divide between early autumn and early spring or cut back plants after flowering in summer then divide, replant and water well

Pests

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

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years