Geranium cin. 'Laurence Flatman' - P9

Description
The Ashy cranesbill 'Laurence Flatman' (Geranium cinereum) is a bushy perennial that forms magenta-coloured, cupped flowers from May to June. Its roundish leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Ashy cranesbill 'Laurence Flatman' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ashy cranesbill 'Laurence Flatman' are medium green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Ashy cranesbill 'Laurence Flatman' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Ashy cranesbill 'Laurence Flatman' sets beautiful accents together with: Cute bellflower, Byzantine woolly cicely, Japanese scabiosa.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
Geranium cinereum 'Laurence Flatman' forms cupped, magenta-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, perennial bed, balcony/patio, rock garden, border, rose garden