Geranium macrorrhizum - P13

Description
The Big-root cranesbill (Geranium macrorrhizum) is a bushy, broad, winter-green perennial that produces pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers from May to July. Its rounded, lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Big-root cranesbill makes no particular demands on the soil. The Big-root cranesbill is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers * winter green

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Big-root cranesbill are medium green, roundish, lobed. Big-root cranesbill turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Big-root cranesbill 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 shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

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

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Geranium macrorrhizum forms cup-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border, balcony/patio, ground cover, woodland edge