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Alpine geranium

Erodium reichardii

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Alpine geranium is part of the Erodium genus and its scientific name is Erodium reichardii. A type of flower, it mainly grows as a perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Alpine geranium normally grows to a mature height of 15.0 cm (that's 5.85 inches imperial). Expect blooming to occur in late spring.

Alpine geranium is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Alpine geranium have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Alpine geranium

Partial Sun
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Low

Alpine geranium likes a position of partial sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Use Zone 8 - Zone 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Keep in mind when planting that Alpine geranium is thought of as hardy, so Alpine geranium will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Alpine geranium from seed

Transplanting Alpine geranium

Companion plants for Alpine geranium

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Alpine geranium so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Alpine geranium

These plants will not grow well with Alpine geranium so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Alpine geranium problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Alpine geranium plants:

Other names for Alpine geranium

Cranesbill, Storksbill

Erodium chamaedryoides

Alpine geranium care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Alpine geranium exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Alpine geranium to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Alpine geranium exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Alpine geranium grow into? Help build our wiki!
Hardiness How frost hardy is Alpine geranium? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Alpine geranium come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Alpine geranium grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches Mature Spread How wide does Alpine geranium grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Alpine geranium grow best in? Zone 8 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Alpine geranium. -
Water Requirements How much water does Alpine geranium require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Alpine geranium need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Alpine geranium in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Alpine geranium need to grow? Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Alpine geranium be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Alpine geranium? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Alpine geranium? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Alpine geranium? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Alpine geranium need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Alpine geranium in? -12°C / 10°F to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Alpine geranium seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Alpine geranium seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Alpine geranium bloom? Late Spring Harvest Time When is Alpine geranium ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Alpine geranium? Help build our wiki!

How long does Alpine geranium take to grow?

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