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Kyushiu creeping cranesbill | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Kyushiu creeping cranesbill

Geranium soboliferum var. kiusianum

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

G. soboliferum var. kiusianum is a small, compact plant 30-38cm high, with finely-cut ferny leaves with attractive russet tints in spring. Flowers are saucer-shaped, 3cm across, purplish-red with darker veining, produced for a long season between midsummer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 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 FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any, moderately fertile moist soil, apart from waterlogged soils, in full sun or partial shade; intolerant of drought and ideal for waterside planting

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat

Pests

Young growth may be susceptible to slugs and snails, also vulnerable to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years