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Geranium maderense

Geranium maderense · Biennial

Hardiness
H3 Half-hardy (to −5 to 1°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
120–150 cm × 120–150 cm
Soil
well-draining but moisture retentive soils, rich in humus
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a suitable fungicide if infection is severe.

Downy mildew: Avoid wetting foliage when watering and remove affected leaves promptly.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained compost and allow the surface to dry out between waterings.

Vine weevil: Apply a systemic insecticide drench or use biological nematodes in the soil.

Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets, beer traps, or copper tape barriers to deter feeding.

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