Erodium manescavii
Manescau storksbill
A clump-forming perennial with pinnate, toothed, hairy mid-green basal leaves to 30cm long. Clusters of 3cm wide saucer-shaped magenta-purple flowers have dark spots on the upper petals and are freely borne on long stems from early summer to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Erodium can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, some evergreen, with lobed or pinnately divided leaves and bowl-shaped, 5-petalled flowers in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Pyrenees
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, sharply drained neutral to alkaline soil rock garden, alpine house or trough. Deadhead regularly
Propagation
Propagate by basal stem cuttings or division; propagate by seed as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free but vine weevils may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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