cranesbill
Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
Shell pink with dark purple veins and pale centers Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
The cranesbill (Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson') is a low-growing geranium. It should be watered thoroughly, once a week, until the surface of the soil is moist. Depending on the climate and position of the plant, it may require more frequent watering. During hot, dry periods the plant may need to be watered twice a week, and during cooler, wetter conditions, it may need to be watered every 5 to 7 days. Allow the top of the soil to dry out slightly between irrigations. Be careful not to overwater the cranesbill, as it can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Cranesbill (Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson') thrive in full sun to partial shade, but a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day is best for optimal plant health and blooming. If possible, it is beneficial to provide direct sun first thing in the morning and then again in the late afternoon, to protect the plant from the hottest hours of the day when the sunlight is most intense.
pruning
Cranesbill (Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson') should be pruned twice a year, once in late winter and again in mid-summer. Late winter pruning should involve cutting off the plant's branches and twigs all the way back to the dormant buds. This will encourage the growth of new shoots and blooms. Mid-summer pruning should be less aggressive. Cut back leggy, straggly stems, but don't cut them all the way to the ground. Make sure to deadhead the spent flowers, but leave the buds that haven't opened yet. Pruning too hard may hinder flower formation, so be mindful of how much you are cutting. Avoid pruning the plant during the fall or before winter dormancy begins.
