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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: Hoy on October 31, 2016, 12:01:59 PM

Title: Geranium unknown
Post by: Hoy on October 31, 2016, 12:01:59 PM

Does anybody know this Himalayan (I think) Geranium?
It is from seed once but I don't think I ever got a name.

It flowers sparingly from June until it freezes in late autumn. The flowers are nodding especially in rain and during the night.
Decumbent growth and rather small leaves.

Title: Re: Geranium unknown
Post by: Carolyn on October 31, 2016, 03:45:13 PM

This geranium looks very like a Chris Chadwell specimen which I have. I think, from memory, that Chris described it as "close to wallichianum". It's from his expedition in 2012 (approx). I don't find it very floriferous - maybe I just haven't found the best place for it.

Title: Re: Geranium unknown
Post by: Hoy on November 01, 2016, 08:31:08 PM

Carolyn,

Thank you very much. I had a hunch it was Chadwell seed! Although wallichianum is close it is definitely not that one.
My plant is not floriferous either but I like it and when it intertwine with shrubs.

Title: Re: Geranium unknown
Post by: Hoy on November 02, 2016, 05:55:57 AM

According to Chris Chadwell it is Geranium lambertii.

Title: Re: Geranium unknown
Post by: Carolyn on November 02, 2016, 08:42:17 AM

Trond,
That's interesting. How did you find the name? Does Chris still have a webpage where he puts a name to the CC numbers?

Title: Re: Geranium unknown
Post by: Hoy on November 02, 2016, 11:38:45 AM

Carolyn,

I just sent him an email with pictures!

Title: Re: Geranium unknown
Post by: Carolyn on November 02, 2016, 01:04:04 PM

Thanks, Trond. I have just been for a wander round the garden with my camera (in beautiful autumn sunshine) but there are no flowers left on any of those geraniums. I will just need to wait till next year to compare my plants with yours.