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Geranium dalmaticum
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Dalmatian cranesbill

An evergreen perennial forming a low mat to 10cm in height, with glossy dark green, fragrant, deeply-lobed leaves. Flat, clear light pink flowers, to 2.5cm in width, appear in summer

Synonyms
Geranium microrhizon
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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
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

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

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

Correct

Plant range
Balkans

How to grow

Cultivation

Effective ground cover plant, good in wildlife garden. Can be invasive

Propagation

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
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 a downy mildew and powdery mildews

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