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Meadow cranesbill

Geranium pratense

Meadow cranesbill is a plant which belongs to the Geranium genus.

can spread quite a bit
purple flowers

It is a flower that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. This plant is a great attractor for butterflies, so if you are looking to attract wildlife Meadow cranesbill is a great choice. Mrs Kendall Clark, Dark reiter, Splish-splash, Hocus Pocus, and Laura are some of the most popular varieties of Meadow cranesbill for home gardeners to grow.

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How to grow Meadow cranesbill

  • Partial Sun

shear off after blooms to encourage new blooms

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun. Use Zone 4 - Zone 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.8 and 6.2 as Meadow cranesbill is a weakly acidic soil loving plant. Keep in mind when planting that Meadow cranesbill is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Growing Meadow cranesbill from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Meadow cranesbill

Companion plants for Meadow cranesbill

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Meadow cranesbill so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Meadow cranesbill

These plants will not grow well with Meadow cranesbill so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Meadow cranesbill problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Meadow cranesbill plants:

Other names for Meadow cranesbill

Geranium, Hardy geranium

Geranium pratense L.

Meadow cranesbill care instructions

How long does Meadow cranesbill take to grow?

These estimates for how long Meadow cranesbill takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

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