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Other common names Armenian cranesbill
Synonyms Geranium armenum
Family Geraniaceae
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
Details G. psilostemon is an 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
Plant range NE Turkey
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
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 Ground Cover Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Patio & Container Plants Wildlife Gardens City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Pests May be attacked by vine weevil, sawflies, slugs and snails
Diseases May be subject to powdery mildews, a downy mildew and a virus
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Armenian cranesbill
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