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Wlassov's cranesbill | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Wlassov's cranesbill

Geranium wlassovianum

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

G. wlassovianum is a clump-forming, softly hairy, herbaceous perennial growing to about 60cm in height and spread. The leaves are flushed with purple-bronze in spring and summer and red in autumn. Bears loose sprays of long-lasting, purple-pink or pink flowers with five distinct petals, from midsummer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Generally easy to grow but prefers a moist soil

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Divide in spring or take basal, softwood cuttings in early or mid spring and root with bottom heat

Pests

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

Diseases

Occasionally affected by a virus or a downy mildew. Powdery mildews may develop in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsGreenhouseSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years