Geranium phaeum - P9

Description
The Dusky cranesbill (Geranium phaeum) is an upright, loose perennial with decorative, rounded, lobed, dark green leaves. It bears purple-red flowers from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Dusky cranesbill is well tolerant of frost.

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 cranesbills are dark green, roundish, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Dusky cranesbill 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 forms purple-red flowers from May.

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