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, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Knotted cranesbill has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, stoloniferous.

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