Geranium 'Dilys' - P9

Description
The Bloody cranesbill 'Dilys' (Geranium sanguineum) is a bushy, broad perennial that produces carmine-red, cupped flowers from August to October. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. Its rounded, lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Bloody cranesbill 'Dilys' 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 Bloody cranesbill 'Dilys's are medium green, roundish, lobed.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Bloody cranesbill 'Dilys' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Flower
Geranium sanguineum 'Dilys' forms cupped, carmine-red flowers from August. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border, balcony/patio, rock garden, woodland edge, steppe garden, rose garden