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Geranium 'Elke'

Geranium 'Elke'

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CranesbillPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Geraniaceae

Height: 20cmSpread: 45cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Geranium 'Elke' is an extremely pretty, low-growing cranesbill, forming masses of small, dark pink flowers in contrast with deeply divided foliage. It's perfect for growing at the front of borders or next to garden paths, where it will quickly form a dense carpet, from which its flowers spill out.

In autumn the green foliage turns red before falling. For best results grow Geranium 'Elke' in well-drained but moist soil in partial shade. It becomes drought tolerant with age.

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Geranium ‘Elke’ and wildlife

Geranium ‘Elke’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Geranium ‘Elke’ poisonous?

Geranium ‘Elke’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People