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Herbaceous Perennial

Geranium Orkney Cherry ('Bremerry'PBR)
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cranesbill [Orkney Cherry]

a spreading, semi-evergreen perennial with soft, lobed, dark green foliage heavily flushed with bronze. Small, vivid pink flowers are produced from late spring to early autumn

Synonyms
Geranium 'Bremerry'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Bronze Green
Summer Pink Bronze Green
Autumn Pink Bronze Green
Winter Bronze Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division between early autumn and early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Ground cover
  • 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 damaged by vine weevil larvae, geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug or slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews

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