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Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow

Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow
Dusky Cranesbill, Mourning Widow, Black Widow, Hardy Geranium

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Value-for-money
Perennial geranium with almost black purple flowers.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to July
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Description

The perennial Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow is an excellent spreading plant with purple flowers.

Originating from the forests of Eastern Europe, it is very cold-resistant and grows in the shade of large trees. This perennial geranium reaches a height of 60 cm (24in). On long, upright stems, dark purple flowers with rounded petals and golden stamens emerge. The flower measures approximately 2 cm (1in) in diameter.

This Geranium has a profuse flowering period from May to June. Its large deciduous leaves are deeply divided into 5 large lobes. They are light green in colour.

This perennial geranium easily combines with a multitude of shade-loving plants, including brunneras, epimediums, or bleeding hearts.






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Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time May to July
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

phaeum

Cultivar

Mourning Widow

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Dusky Cranesbill, Mourning Widow, Black Widow, Hardy Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference74451

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Planting and care

To plant your Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow, prepare your soil to a depth of 20 cm (8in) by crumblying the soil and adding a bottom amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn. Position your plant, freed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole and water generously to remove any air pockets. In dry weather, it is necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate establishment.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing and light

Care

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