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Geranium himalayense 'Gravetye'
Cranesbill 

Geranium himalayense 'Gravetye'
Common name

Cranesbill

Group

Perennials

Family

Geraniaceae

Description

Cranesbill. A neat carpet of handsome finely cut leaves. Large saucer-shaped violet-blue flowers with a reddish centre. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Mat-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
30cm
Ultimate spread
60cm

Colour

Flowers
Violet; Blue in April; July
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Purple in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered Site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Border; Ground cover
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Early spring Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Dead heading; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Vine weevils; Whiteflies; Botrytis; Red spider mite

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £6.25 £ 52