Geranium 'Lakwijk Star' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Dusky cranesbill 'Lakwijk Star' (Geranium phaeum) is an upright, loose perennial with decorative, rounded, lobed, dark green leaves. It bears purple flowers from July to August. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Dusky cranesbill 'Lakwijk Star' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Geranium wlassovianum 'Lakwijk Star'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Dusky cranesbill 'Lakwijk Star's are dark green, roundish, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Dusky cranesbill 'Lakwijk Star' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

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.

Flower
Geranium phaeum 'Lakwijk Star' forms purple flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, perennial bed, balcony/patio, pruning