Geranium collinum


Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusGeranium
Speciescollinum
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 - 50 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeBorder planting.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensThe University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatSubalpine and alpine meadows.
Leaf DescriptionStems are ascending, velvet-hairy or glandular-hairy. The leaves are circular and kidney-shaped, palmately and cut into pointed lobes.
Flower DescriptionThe petals are obovate.
Fruit DescriptionThe seeds are 2.5 mm long, oblong, net-veined.
Colour DescriptionThe seeds are brownish-black. The flowers are pink with purple nerves. The leaves are green.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a velvety texture.

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