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

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