Shining crane's-bill
Geranium lucidum
Shining crane's-bill is a delicate, low-growing annual or biennial with glossy leaves and small pink flowers, perfectly suited to shaded walls, rocky crevices, and cottage garden edges. It self-seeds readily and thrives in partial shade with average moisture, requiring very little hands-on care. Enjoy it as a charming filler plant in shaded borders or let it naturalize between paving stones.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Dry Spells; Rainfall Often Sufficient • Light Watering To Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 3, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
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