Geranium nodosum - P9

Description
The Knotted cranesbill (Geranium nodosum) is an upright, runner-forming perennial that produces magenta-coloured, cup-shaped flowers from May to October. Its rounded, lobed leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Knotted cranesbill is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The leaves of the Knotted cranesbill are dark green, roundish and lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Knotted cranesbill has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Flower
Geranium nodosum forms cupped, magenta-coloured flowers from May.

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