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cranesbill 'Prelude'

Geranium 'Prelude'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

'Prelude' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, 45-90cm high, with deciduous, deeply seven-lobed green leaves, and flowers, up to 2cm across, of widely-spaced pale lilac petals with darker violet veins and pink stigmas, in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, preferably in light shade, but will also grow in sun or full shade

Pruning

No pruning required, but cutting back flowered stems and old leaves may encourage the growth of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be affected by capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by a rust, a downy mildew, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond 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