How to tend a Geranium phaeum
Also known as: Geranium austriacum Wiesb. ex Hayek, Geranium fuscum L., Geranium hungaricum Wiesb. ex Grecescu, Geranium lividum L'Hér., Geranium lividum var. caerulescens Murr, Geranium montanum Bubani, Geranium patulum Vill., Geranium phaeum var. atropurpureum Duftschmid, Geranium phaeum subsp. austriacum Wiesb. ex Hayek, Geranium phaeum var. balcanicum A.Terracc., Geranium phaeum f. hungaricum Wiesb. ex Gams, Geranium phaeum var. maculatum Schur, Geranium phaeum var. nodosum Schur, Geranium phaeum f. pallidum Gortani & M.Gortani, Geranium planipetalum Chaix, Geranium subcoeruleum Schleich., Geranium monacense var. anglicum Yeo, Geranium phaeum var. patulum (Vill.) St.-Lag., Geranium phaeum var. fuscum (L.) DC., Geranium phaeum var. lividum (L'Hér.) Pers., Geranium phaeum subvar. fuscum (L.) Rouy, Geranium phaeum subsp. lividum (L'Hér.) Hayek
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Resistant to flood, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like adequate light, slight shade tolerance
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove and shape excessive branches
About this plant
- Origin
- North America, China
- Category
- Geraniaceae, Geranium
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-August, fruiting period August-September
- Flower colors
- white, light red
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