Geranium procurrens
spreading cranesbill
A compact, mound-forming to trailing, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, bearing mid-green, divided, lobed leaves on stems to 30cm (12in) high and up to 1m (39in)across. In summer, many single, deep pink flowers with a dark purple eye and purple veins are produced, that are attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a good addition to the wildlife garden
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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 | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, 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
- Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best. Full shade is tolerated but may reduce flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division or by seed in spring, or take basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old dead foliage in spring before growth commences
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus
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