cranesbill
Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Purplish blue with dark purple veins Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
This plant species should be watered whenever the top inch of soil is dry. Depending on your climate and the time of year, you can expect to water Cranesbill (Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle') about once a week, but be sure to check the soil moisture level first. It is best to water in the morning when the leaves are dry, and you should water until you see the excess moisture draining from the bottom of the pot. During the hottest time of the year, you may find that your Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle' needs more frequent watering.
sunlight
Cranesbill Geranium ‘Philippe Vapelle’ prefers full sun or partial shade and should be placed in an area where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. To ensure enough sun, it is recommended to position the plant in a sunny spot in the morning or early afternoon. It may tolerate full shade for some time, but you can expect healthier growth when the plant is in a sunny position. During the summer months, the full sun will do no harm, but the cranesbill geranium should be shaded during the hottest parts of the day, particularly in the afternoon.
pruning
Cranesbill (Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle') should be pruned twice a year, once in summer and again in fall. In the summer, pruning should be done after the flowering season is over. This will help encourage more flowers in the future. When pruning in summer, cut off the stems just above the point where the flowers used to be. This will also help to shape the shrub if desired. In the fall, pruning should be done more gently as the plant enters its dormancy period. Cut off any dead, diseased, or damaged stems, as well as removing any branched or weak stems that may not survive over winter. Make sure to leave enough foliage to keep the plant healthy for the upcoming season. When pruning Cranesbill (Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle'), it is important to use sharp pruning shears or clippers to avoid damaging the stems. These pruning tools should be cleaned between cuts to avoid spreading any diseases from 1 plant to another. In addition, it's also important to prune only as much as necessary to keep the plant in its desired shape, as over-pruning can damage the plant's health.
