Geranium Orkney Cherry ('Bremerry'PBR)
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H6Botanical 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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