Overview

Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' (d) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' (d) grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH.

About

Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' (dusky cranesbill) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Geraniaceae family. This deciduous plant grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Suitable for full sun, partial shade, and full shade, it prefers a sheltered aspect and moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. Its seasons of interest are spring and winter.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight

Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Plant details

Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green' (d) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.5-1 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

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