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Geranium sylvaticum

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae
Common Names: bassinet, king's hood, wood geranium

About this plant

G. sylvaticum is a medium-sized, deciduous perennial with divided and toothed leaves. Flowers are borne in May and June andare generally violet-blue with a white centre. It is a native of woodland and meadows

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best in moist soil but will grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. For full sun or partial shade

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring

Pests

Generally trouble free but may be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies

Diseases

Generally trouble free, but may be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years