Geranium phaeum Lilacina
Geranium phaeum Lilacina

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Geranium phaeum Lilacina
A clump-forming perennial, Geranium phaeum Lilacina (Dusky Cranesbill) is a unique and versatile addition to any garden. With its neat mounds of pale green foliage and a good spreading habit, this plant stands out with its delicate pale purple flowers that hang over on stems to about 65cm in spring. What sets this variety apart is its shorter flowering height, making it perfect for smaller spaces.
- Height: Easily maintained to 70cm
- Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
- Foliage Colour: Pale Green, turning darker through the season
- Flower Colour: Dark purple flowers
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
- Position: Full Sun - Full Shade
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H7 (-15 and below)
- Type: Herbaceous Perennial
The Geraniums in the phaeum species are particularly useful in the garden for a number of reasons. They flower early in the year from April through to May and will then repeat flower later in the summer. This makes them a great choice for adding colour and interest to your garden throughout the growing season. Another unique feature of this plant is its ability to thrive in a range of conditions, from full shade to full sun. It is also adaptable to different soil types, including clay, loam, sandy, and chalky soils.
With a height and spread that is easily maintained to 70cm and 50cm respectively, Geranium phaeum Lilacina is a low-maintenance plant that is fully hardy once established (H7). It is available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, making it easy to incorporate into your garden.
About Geraniums
Geranium refers to two types of plants in general gardening - Greenhouse Geraniums (officially Pelargoniums) and hardy perennial Geraniums, also known as the Crane's Bill. Here, we are focusing on the hardy perennial Geraniums, which are known for their ease of growth and versatility in the garden. The Genus is vast, ranging from small alpines to large perennials, making it easy to find the perfect variety for your garden.
Hardy perennial Geraniums are generally happy in most conditions, apart from very wet and boggy areas. They can tolerate full sun to semi-shade and mainly flower from spring to late summer. Their low growth habit makes them ideal for ground cover and they work well at the front of borders. For more vigorous varieties, trimming back after the first flowering can encourage regrowth and a second flowering.
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