Geranium sinense |
Native Region: Sichuan, Yunnan
Zone Range: 5-9
Preferred Climate: temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 06 August, 2023
Seed count: 12-15
Description:
This deciduous perennial has dark green mottled leaves and bears black/maroon flowers with reflexed petals and crimson beaks in late summer. Height 2-24 inches; spread 12 inches.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Sow in spring into pots using seed compost, either peat or peat substitute. Cover with perlite or vermiculite and place under protection at 15 degrees Celsius. Germination takes 10-14 days. Grow in any moderately-fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Cut back in mid-summer to encourage fresh new foliage.
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