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Herbaceous Perennial

Geranium 'Anne Thomson'
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cranesbill 'Anne Thomson'

A vigorous spreading perennial with young 5-lobed leaves flushed golden-yellow, aging to mid-green and displays vibrant magenta flowers, with a black centre and veining throughout the summer; useful groundcover

Synonyms
Geranium anemonifolium 'Anne Thompson'
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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 Green
Summer Purple Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
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 in sun or light shade in a reasonably fertile, free draining but moisture retentive soil.

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn, alternativly take basal cuttings in spring.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required. Old or dead foliage can be tidied up or cut back in late autumn if needed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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