Geranium phaeum 'Raven'

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Use this to edge a shady border. Pretty and sultry and the same time. More
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Use this to edge a shady border. Pretty and sultry and the same time.

Genus Geranium
Group/Species phaeum
Variety Raven
Type Hardy Perennial
Common Name Dusky cranesbill , Black widow
Border Position Front, Middle
Soil Type Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Neutral, Sandy
Scent Unscented
Site Part Shade, Shade
Moisture Well-drained
Height 45cm (18in)
Spacing 45cm (18in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Grow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil; good for borders and grow best in shaded areas including damp shade. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water in well.
Care Tips Cut back after flowering to promote new growth and a second flush of flowers. Lift and divide large clumps in spring.
Flowering May - July
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice
Rose-geranium and lemon cordial recipe

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Geranium phaeum 'Raven' reviews

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Reviewed 17th September 2019 by Liz

Planted last Autumn, bloomed this year, healthy looking plants. I have them in a shady border between shrubs and they flowered well

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Reviewed 6th August 2019 by Hilary

What a pretty geranium, it is doing well.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Gillian

It is looking good in the garden and flowering well.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Christine

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Hazel

Plants arrived well packaged, flowered well

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Veronica

Very pretty little geranium and a good doer

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Nicola

Disappointed plants haven’t thrived planted 2 in pots 1 in garden

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Steve

Brilliant website and brochures. Easy to order. Rapids delivery. Excellent packaging. Beautifully healthy and well ordered plant.

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