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Geranium pratense Plenum Violaceum

Geranium pratense Plenum Violaceum
Meadow Cranesbill, Meadow Geranium

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One of the few varieties to have double flowers, in pompoms of a lovely pure violet.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Perennial Geranium pratense ‘Plenum Violaceum' or Meadow Cranesbill is one of the few varieties that has double flowers in a beautiful pure violet color.


With a bushy habit, the 'Plenum Violaceum' Geranium bears beautiful inflorescences at a height of 40-50cm (16-20in). From June to August, it produces magnificent pompom-like flowers in a deep violet-blue color, measuring 2cm (1in) in diameter.

This very hardy plant, native to Europe and central Asia, has rapid growth. Its deciduous foliage is bright green in summer, turning bronze in autumn. The basal leaves, measuring 10 to 20cm (4 to 8in) long, are often deeply lobed and toothed.

This Geranium is a good ground cover and is particularly attractive during the summer. It can also be used in rock gardens or flower beds.

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Perennial Geraniums: Planting, Growing and Caring
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Perennial Geraniums: Planting, Growing and Caring
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Geranium pratense Plenum Violaceum (Foliage) Foliage
Geranium pratense Plenum Violaceum (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time June to August
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

pratense

Cultivar

Plenum Violaceum

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Meadow Cranesbill, Meadow Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference906211

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Planting and care

The Geranium pratense 'Plenum Violaceum' is planted during spring or autumn. This variety, like all other perennial geraniums, is not demanding in terms of location and soil quality. Place it in a rather moist, humus-bearing, acidic or neutral soil; it tolerates limestone. The Geranium Pratense thrives in the sun, which promotes flowering, or in partial shade. To plant your young plant, work the soil in a 20 cm (8in) cube, crumbling it well and adding a bottom amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn. Position your plant, removed from its pot, covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in and water generously to remove air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment. From August to September, remove faded flowers and leaves to encourage new flowers. If the cold hasn't caused the foliage to disappear, cut back large clumps every spring to keep them compact. You can also cut back after flowering and water well to encourage the plant to form a neat clump. Like all Geranium Pratense, the 'Plenum Violaceum' is a very tall geranium that tends to collapse. Place it near spring perennials that have finished flowering or between sturdy species that can support it.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained and humus-bearing

Care

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