Geranium maderense (Cranesbill)
Michael's Opinion
A stunning plant that I wish was hardy for our gardens here.
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Species | maderense |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Madeira and Portugal. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Large, domed shaped form. |
| Propagation | The plant is monocarpic and dies after flowering. Propagation is by seed. |
| Cultivation | Well-drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Understorey plant that grows in the evergreen forests of Laurel, characterized by acidic soils. |
Photographs
Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Geranium maderense, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Geranium maderense, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
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