How to grow Balkan Cranesbill

Geranium macrorrhizum

This is a sturdy independent plant that needs little care once established. It may require trimming or dividing as it spreads.

Growing Balkan cranesbill from seed

Can be started from seed, although they do not always come true to the parent plant.
It is much quicker to propagate from cuttings, root cuttings or division of an established plant

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 2.92 feet (90.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Balkan cranesbill

This geranium provided excellent ground cover and requires little attention.
Avoid areas that have waterlogged conditions.

As Balkan cranesbill is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

How long does Balkan cranesbill take to grow?

These estimates for how long Balkan cranesbill takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Balkan cranesbill Etymology

Collected by Dr Roger Bevan

Other names for Balkan cranesbill

Geranium,

Footnotes


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