Geranium pratense - P9

Description
The Meadow cranesbill (Geranium pratense) is a clump-forming, loose perennial that produces purple, cup-shaped flowers from June to September. Its fingered leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Meadow cranesbill makes no particular demands on the soil. The Meadow cranesbill is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Meadow cranesbill are medium green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Meadow cranesbill has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, 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
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

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

Flower
Geranium pratense forms cup-shaped, purple flowers from June.

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