Geranium monacense var. anglicum
Geranium monacense var. anglicum
Geranium x monacense var. anglicum
Munich Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium
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Description
The Perennial Geranium monacense var anglicum, rare in cultivation, is a very pretty plant that produces flowers in summer with strongly reflexed pink-purple petals and a small white centre surrounded by a blue-violet halo, on fresh green foliage that turns red in autumn. It is a spontaneous hybrid found in gardens, resulting from two fairly similar species, G. phaeum var. lividum and G. reflexum. It combines the qualities of its parents, tolerating dry and shady conditions.
The Geranium monacense, formerly called 'Monachum', a Latin name meaning Munich, belongs to the geranium family. It is a natural hybrid derived from Geranium phaeum (dusky cranesbill), which thrives in moist meadows and woodland edges, and Geranium reflexum (rock cranesbill), native to southern Europe, which grows in semi-shade on dry soil. The perennial Geranium monacense anglicum has an upright, somewhat loose tufted habit, reaching a height of 45 cm (18in) or more, with a minimum spread of 40 cm (16in), sometimes much more if the conditions are right. Its flowering occurs in summer, in June-July depending on the climate. The reflexed cup-shaped flowers measure 2 to 3 cm (1in) in diameter and are adorned with a bright hue, a fairly vivid pink-purple, with a beautiful bluish central halo surrounding a small white centre from which emerge a bundle of pink stamens with black anthers. The foliage is semi-evergreen, finely cut and dissected, fresh green sometimes tinged with purple, and then turning red in autumn.
The Perennial Geranium monacense var anglicum is ideal in shaded or semi-shaded areas, in slightly difficult places, dry in summer under bushes or trees. In semi-shade, it will cover the ground without being suffocating, along with Aster ageratoides, dead nettles, periwinkles, or woolly foxgloves, obscura or lutea. It can also be planted on top of a wall, in a semi-shaded rockery where it will lean, with the base in shade and the head in the sun, among aubrietas, violets or wood anemones. It likes to creep under low branches of bushes, not fearing their roots.
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Botanical data
Geranium
x monacense
var. anglicum
Geraniaceae
Munich Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
This perennial geranium enjoys dappled sun, avoid full sun. Plant it in a moist to dry, humus-rich soil, without too much limestone, but well-drained. It particularly dislikes waterlogged soils during winter, especially when it's young. Plant it in spring or autumn. Water regularly to help the young plants establish. The faded flowers can be regularly cut to encourage reblooming. This easy-going plant requires little maintenance.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.