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Geranium sylvaticum Prelude

Geranium sylvaticum Prelude
Wood Cranesbill, Woodland Geranium

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Liliane D., 30/09/2017

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A perennial geranium whose lightness and charm will accompany the first gentle spring. A lovely companion plant of the woodland.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The Geranium Prelude has the charm of simplicity, its small but numerous flowers give it a light appearance and the petal color brings just the right amount of freshness.

The lavender blue petals are striated with ultramarine veins and accompanied by pink stigmas in the center. The flowers rise above beautiful tender green foliage. The flowering period is shorter than in other varieties, but what a delight!

This perennial geranium is very vigorous, planted in the shade it will develop without any problem, it will be most beautiful in spring in the undergrowth. Don't hesitate to combine the lavender blue flowers with yellow or golden foliage or flowers for interesting contrasts.

Geranium sylvaticum Prelude in pictures

Geranium sylvaticum Prelude (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium sylvaticum Prelude (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time April to May
Flower size 2 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

sylvaticum

Cultivar

Prelude

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Wood Cranesbill, Woodland Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Place the Geranium sylvaticum Prelude in the sun or partial shade in a preferably moist but well-draining soil. To plant your young plant, work the soil in a 20 cm (8in) cube, crumble the soil and place a base amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Position your plant, removing it from its pot, and cover the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole, tamp down, and water thoroughly to remove any air pockets. During dry weather, it is necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

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

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, it is wise to cut back the stems and leaves flush with the ground to avoid excessive sowing and to promote new foliage and encourage 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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