Geranium psilostemon
Armenian cranesbill
A herbaceous perennial forming a large clump of lobed leaves, tinted red in autumn. Flowers 4cm in width, magenta-crimson with black centres, on upright stems to 1.2m
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Black Purple Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Geranium can be annuals, biennials and perennials, herbaceous or evergreen, with rounded, usually palmately lobed or divided leaves, and lax inflorescences of rounded, 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Turkey to Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated. Quite a tall species so may need support to prevent it flopping
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, sawflies, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews, a downy mildew and a virus
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