Botanical Name: Geranium maderense
Common Name: Madeiran cranesbill Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: coarse textured, large scale geranium with finely divided, Overall Shape broad leaves on a thick upright stem topped by a large spray of pink flowers Height to 4' Spread to 3' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors moist shady conditions preferred Soil prefers a soil with organic matter and good drainage Hardiness some frost: zones 14-24 Morphology: Leaves Large, palmatifid leaves to 8" across, finely lobed and toothed; the largest leaves of any geranium Flowers terminal cluster of hundreds of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers packed densely together into a rounded mass – very showy Fruit small capsule; seeds heavily, then plant dies Propagation: seed Usage: dramatic show of unusual foliage and heavy flowering display used in shade gardens; very theatrical – can be used in woodland shade areas Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering – treat as a tropical plant Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning pinch off wilting foliage at base of plant to keep neat Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other plant may grow for two or three years before blooming Origin: Madeira; Canary Islands Family: Geraniaceae Notes: |
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