Dusky Cranesbill
Dark red flowers dancing above richly coloured foliage
£15
11cm pot
Flowering
Pet friendly
Pollinator
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Key information
Dusky Cranesbill produces lots of small, dark red flowers which dance above large lush green leaves, flecked with purple. In bloom between May and September, this geranium adds sophisticated colour to your outside space.
Delivery & Returns
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Top Tip
Remove flowers and leaves when they look tired to encourage new growth throughout its long blooming season.
How to care for Dusky Cranesbill
Aspect
Anywhere
Dusky Cranesbill is happy pretty much everywhere.
Care Level
Easy
Low maintenace.
Watering
Regularly
Water frequently, Dusky Cranesbill likes a drink.
Feeding
Compost
When planting, settle in with plenty of good quality, peat-free compost.
Soil
Tolerates almost any soil
Dusky Cranesbill likes the soil to be moist and well-drained. When planting add a drainage medium, such as grit or crocs, to encourage better drainage.
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Foliage
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Quick facts
BOTANCIAL NAME
Geranium phaeum var. phaeum 'Samobor'
PLANT TYPE
Flowers every year (perennial)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Small
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
11cm
TOXICITY
No toxic effects reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (2-5 YEARS)
Height - 0.5m, Width - 0.5m-1m
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