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Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell

Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell
Dusky Cranesbill, Mourning Widow, Black Widow, Hardy Geranium

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Despite the care given to the young plant (dried blood/roasted horn) in its bucket, it withered. No vegetation in winter, I wasn't too worried, until recently, seeing all my other plantings (re)grow. I eventually wanted to check & there: just soil in the place of the bucket, no roots...! It wouldn't have been able to grow :( Well. The bucketed plant wasn't particularly expensive, and I am generally satisfied with my purchases on this site. It's a shame...

Betty, 02/04/2022

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Tall bushy geranium reaching a height of 80cm (32in), with bright purple flowers and green foliage maculated with purple.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to August
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Description

The Evergreen Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell is a tall, spreading geranium reaching 80cm (32in) in height, with pure violet flowers and green foliage maculate with purple.

This perennial geranium has semi-evergreen, basal green leaves marked with purple, measuring 10 to 20cm (4 to 8in) long, with 7 lobes. In May, its 3cm (1in) diameter, violet flowers with 5 open petals, single, are gathered in hanging clusters at the end of the stem.

Hardy and undemanding, the Evergreen Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell grows best in fertile, well-drained soil. It adapts to all light conditions but flowers more in the sun.

The Evergreen Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell is easy to grow and can be placed anywhere: perennial borders, rock gardens, slopes, containers.

Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell in pictures

Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell (Foliage) Foliage
Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time May to August
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

phaeum

Cultivar

Lily Lovell

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Dusky Cranesbill, Mourning Widow, Black Widow, Hardy Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The perennial Geranium phaeum Lily Lovell should be planted from September to April in a fertile and well-drained soil preferably in the sun. Space it 30cm (12in) apart in all directions. Carefully weed while the plant occupies the entire space. Mulch in summer to keep the soil cool. Divide the clumps every 5 years after flowering to rejuvenate and propagate them. Cut back the faded stems in late summer to promote a second flowering.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

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