Geranium × lindavicum 'Gypsy'
cranesbill 'Gypsy'
A perennial with divided, lobed leaves that are soft and silvery green. Flowers in spring and early summer are a magenta pink, with a inner halo of white and a black centre
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Black Pink White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Black Pink White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires sharp drainage and full sun to thrive
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings in early spring as division of this hybrid is difficult
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more flowering. Cut down at the end of the season
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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