Geranium 'Blushing Turtle' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
cranesbill
Geranium 'Blushing Turtle'
Cranesbill (Geranium 'Blushing Turtle') is an incredible species of plant that is sure to bring an alluring beauty to any garden. Growing to around 20 cm tall and just over 50 cm wide, this perennial plants features beautiful, soft, light pink "turtle" shaped flowers, each with pink veins radiating from the center. The foliage is dark green with grey/ white veins, creating a spectacular contrast to the bright flowers above. Flowers appear on upright stems from mid-summer to mid-autumn and Cranesbill is perfect for adding color to the garden, making it a great choice for rockeries, as ground cover, and especially alongside its butterfly attracting foliage.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Orchid pink with darker veins Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
watering
Water the Cranesbill 'Blushing Turtle' at regular intervals, especially during hot and dry weather. Water when the top inch of soil has dried out. Depending on the conditions it may need water every few days or only once a week. Make sure to water at the root zone, avoiding the foliage. Water deeply but try not to saturate the soil.
sunlight
Cranesbill (Geranium 'Blushing Turtle') is a sun loving plant species that does best when exposed to at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. The best time to give it sunlight is during the morning or during the late afternoon, but never during the heat of the day. Too much midday sunlight can cause the leaves to become sunburned and the plant to dry out. If you are unable to provide 4-6 hours of sunlight daily for this plant species, it can tolerate some shade but be sure to water it more frequently.
pruning
The pruning of cranesbill (Geranium 'Blushing Turtle') should be relatively minimal. At the end of the blooming season the spent flowers should be pinched off to promote a second round of blooms. Pruning can be done in early spring to remove any dead, wilted, or damaged foliage, but should be kept to a minimum. To maintain a neat and compact appearance the plant may be lightly shaped if needed.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Geranium 'Blushing Turtle' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
