Geranium phaeum

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Dusky cranesbillPerennialFamily: Geraniaceae

Height: 90cmSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

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:

Middle

Soil

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

Dusky cranesbill, Geranium phaeum, is a fantastic cranesbill geranium, useful for growing in shade. It forms a dense, weed-suppressing matt of green, deeply lobed leaves with distinctive purple blotches around the centre, from which small, nodding, purple flowers with yellow centres appear on tall stems, from late spring to early summer.

It's ideal for growing in woodland planting schemes, among ferns or under deciduous trees.

For best results grow Geranium phaeum in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to shade. Cut back plants after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

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Geranium ‘Phaeum’ and wildlife

Geranium ‘Phaeum’ is known for attracting bees, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Geranium ‘Phaeum’ poisonous?

Geranium ‘Phaeum’ 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