Geranium sylvaticum Bridget Lion
Geranium sylvaticum Bridget Lion
Geranium sylvaticum Bridget Lion
Geranium sylvaticum Bridget Lion
Wood Cranesbill, Woodland Geranium
I didn't think much of this young plant when it arrived at my place (2 thin little stems). One week later, the plant is thriving, it has several leaves and seems to be enjoying its habit.
Laëtitia, 07/05/2022
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Description
The Perennial Geranium sylvaticum 'Bridget Lion', is adapted to the damp shade of the undergrowth. It is a large herbaceous perennial, a spreading small bush, which is illuminated by an abundant spring and summer flowering in shades of blue-violet. Resembling the perennial geranium of meadows, it is distinguished by its slightly less dissected foliage. Ideal in cool and shady areas of the garden, it is naturally resistant to severe winter cold, and tolerates heavy and humid soils.
Geranium sylvaticum 'Bridget Lion' belongs to the geranium family. It is a selection of the Wood Cranesbill, native to Europe. This large herbaceous perennial, very hardy, forms a bushy and spreading mass, reaching 60 cm (24in) when in bloom, with foliage reaching 50 cm (20in), and an overall spread of 60 cm (24in). Its growth is fairly rapid. In summer, from May to July, open trumpet-shaped flowers in a fresh and bright colour bloom. No clear markings disturb the intense blue-violet of the petals, and the anthers are dark blue, matching the corolla. Its large basal leaves are deeply dissected, borne on branching stems. The foliage is deciduous.
Perennial and vigorous, this variety thrives in shade, it enjoys coolness and self-seeds spontaneously in humus-rich soils, eventually forming magnificent colonies, spectacular in the undergrowth in spring. Combine it with golden foliage; Millium effusum 'Aureum', Carex elata 'Aurea', Carex oshimensis 'Evergold', the yellow-blue contrast is superb.
Geranium sylvaticum Bridget Lion in pictures
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Botanical data
Geranium
sylvaticum
Bridget Lion
Geraniaceae
Wood Cranesbill, Woodland Geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Place the Geranium sylvaticum 'Bridget Lion' in partial shade in a preferably moist but well-draining soil. To plant your young plant, work the soil to a depth of 20 cm (8in), crumble the soil well, and place a bottom amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn in the planting hole. Position your plant, removed from its pot, covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole and water generously to eliminate any air pockets. During dry weather, it is necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate establishment. This plant tolerates the cooler morning and evening sun. It adapts well to heavy soils.
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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.