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Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Laurence Flatman'
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cranesbill 'Laurence Flatman'

A herbaceous perennial forming low mounds of neat foliage, to 10cm high and 20cm wide. Pale purple flowers with patches of white and a distinctive darker 'arrow' on each petal, are produced throughout summer

Synonyms
Geranium cinereum 'Laurence Flatman'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Purple White Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Performs best with good drainage and sunlight. Effective ground cover plant

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

Pests

May be susceptble to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies

Diseases

May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews

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