GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Geranium Magnificum

Geranium × magnificum · Perennial

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
60–70 cm × 45–70 cm
Soil
moderately fertile, well-drained; tolerates most soils unless waterlogged; pH acid, alkaline or neutral
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

J
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M
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D
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Vine weevil larvae: Apply nematodes in autumn or use a systemic insecticide drench.

Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets, beer traps, or hand-pick at night to reduce populations.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a fungicide or milk solution if severe.

Geranium sawfly larvae: Hand-pick larvae or apply an insecticidal soap spray to control infestations.

Capsid bug: Monitor regularly and treat with a broad-spectrum insecticide if damage is significant.

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