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Geranium Dilys

Geranium Dilys
Cranesbill, Storksbill, Hardy Geranium

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This geranium deserves 6 stars for its beauty and vigour. It spreads without restraint on the midrib, upwards, with its long stems and lovely, finely cut and dense foliage. Full of magenta flowers. Two months of triumph and flowers reappear in autumn. A sure value! I will buy more. Other varieties have disappointed me, even Rozanne and Dragon Heart, but not Dilys. I will buy more.

Fulvia, 03/06/2023

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The interest of the perennial Geranium Dilys lies in the changing colour of its flowers.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The interest of the perennial Geranium Dilys lies in the changing colour of its flowers. Initially fuchsia pink streaked with purple, they evolve into raspberry and finally currant red throughout the summer. Geranium Dilys offers abundant flowering from July to October.

Another advantage is its very finely cut fresh green foliage.

Like other perennial geraniums, it is tolerant of full sun or partial shade, but this variety prefers a moist soil.

Geranium Dilys in pictures

Geranium Dilys (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium Dilys (Foliage) Foliage
Geranium Dilys (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Cultivar

Dilys

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Cranesbill, Storksbill, Hardy Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

To install, work your soil to a depth of 20 cubic cm by crumbling the soil and adding a base amendment such as dried blood or horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Position the young plant, removed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, fill in and water generously to eliminate any air pockets. If planted during dry weather, regular watering is necessary for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering it is wise to cut back the stems and leaves to ground level in order to contain the plant, and to encourage new foliage and promote a second flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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