Species Endres's cranesbill

Endres's cranesbill

Geranium endressii

Also Known As - French cranesbill
Endres's cranesbill (Geranium endressii) is an attractive flowering species of geranium native to Turkey. It features long graceful stems and bright pink-purple flowers that open in late spring. The foliage is divided, with deeply-cut lobed leaves and a variety of silver and green tones. The plant is an evergreen perennial and grows to a height of around 50 cm. It is tolerant of both alkaline and dry soils, and prefers full sun or partial shade. With its colorful blooms and graceful habit, Endres's cranesbill is a great choice for borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division

Hardiness Zone:

7

Flowers:

Showy, Pink Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

Fruits In Autumn Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Endres's cranesbill (Geranium endressii) should be watered with enough frequency to keep the soil moist, but not too wet. Water once a week, preferably in the morning, and allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out between waterings. This will help prevent too much moisture from sitting in the soil for long periods of time and causing rot. Provide extra water during periods of extreme heat or prolonged dry spells.

sunlight

Endres's cranesbill (Geranium endressii) is a small evergreen perennial plant that requires full sun to light shade and consistent moisture. This species grows best in well-draining soil with a pH level of 6.5-7.5. For optimal growth and blooming, this species should receive a full 8-10 hours of direct sunlight per day. It grows best in climates with mild winters and moist, but not overly wet summers with temperatures between 60–80°F (15–27°C). In too little sun, it may falter and fail to bloom abundantly. Additionally, with too much shade, the plant may become leggy and thin.

pruning

Endres's cranesbill is a low-maintenance perennial, but it can benefit from occasional pruning to encourage growth and flowering. The best time to prune your Endres's cranesbill is in late summer or early fall, when the flowers have started to fade and the foliage looks a bit straggly. Pruning should just be done lightly - removing any dead or damaged stems and lightly shaping any leggy stems. It is not necessary to prune heavily, as this can damage the plant and reduce flowering in the next season.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Endres's cranesbill typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Endres's cranesbill typically begins in June and continues through August.

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