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Geranium pratense Spinners

Geranium x pratense Spinners
Cranesbill Spinners

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Very small young plants, I hope they will recover.

hubert, 05/11/2022

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This perennial geranium is a gift from nature, derived from the great meadow geranium. Its flowers have an intense blue colour, between ultramarine and royal blue, delicately veined with pink-purple, with a white center. Its foliage is feathery like that of a fern, deeply divided, and vibrant green. It forms majestic, imposing clumps, and blooms regularly from May to July. This plant is easy to grow and performs particularly well in heavy and moist soil.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The perennial geranium Spinners is a gift from nature, a natural child of the great meadow geranium born in England in the eighties. Its flowers are intensely blue, between ultramarine and royal blue, delicately veined with pink-purple, with a white centre. Its foliage is feathery like that of a Japanese maple, deeply divided, bright green, often red in autumn. It forms majestic, imposing clumps and blooms regularly from May to July. This plant is easy to grow and performs particularly well in heavy, moist soil. One certainty: this chance creation, although not the most floriferous, is one of the largest and one of the best hybrids that can be found.

 

The perennial geranium Spinners belongs to the Geraniaceae family. Its genealogy is incomplete, but it is known to be derived from Geranium pratense. This large deciduous perennial quickly forms an imposing clump from spring, reaching a height of up to 80cm (32in) and a diameter of 50cm (20in). The flowering begins in May and continues regularly until summer. The flowers are intensely deep blue, with a white centre, very bright. The foliage is remarkable, intensely cut and palmate, like that of some Japanese maples, bright and light green. It frequently takes on pretty red-orange hues in autumn.

 

Geranium 'Spinners' is suitable for all types of gardens, from wild gardens to cottage gardens to more carefully tended plantings. It pairs well with campanulate flowers, red valerian, tall daisies, or hybrid penstemons. It will be beautifully highlighted by orange blooms, such as those of yellow or orange shrubby potentillas, daylilies, Chinese bellflowers, or Alstroemeria aurantiaca. Its association with old-fashioned pink roses like 'Salet' or 'Jacques Cartier' is incredibly romantic. It adapts wonderfully well to cultivation in large pots on the terrace or balcony.

 

 

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Geranium pratense Spinners (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium pratense Spinners (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time May to July
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

x pratense

Cultivar

Spinners

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Cranesbill Spinners

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference903611

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Planting and care

This perennial geranium enjoys full sun or partial shade. Plant it in a consistently moist, humus-rich soil, even if it is heavy and cold. Plant it early in spring or autumn. Water regularly to aid the establishment of the young plants. It is not afraid of winter cold. It does not appreciate competition from the roots of trees and bushes, but absolutely not from other perennials. You can cut off faded flowers to encourage reblooming. It is possible to divide the clumps every three years, also in spring. This easy-going plant requires little maintenance.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the clumps at the end of July to encourage the growth of new foliage.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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