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meadow cranesbill 'Plenum Caeruleum' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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meadow cranesbill 'Plenum Caeruleum'

Geranium pratense 'Plenum Caeruleum' (d)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to around 70cm high, with finely divided soft green leaves. Double lavender-blue flowers, sometimes flushed rosy pink in the centres, are produced in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in rich, well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Keep watered in dry summers. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division or by basal softwood cuttings in spring

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews, rust diseases and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years