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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: ChrisB on July 10, 2018, 08:16:55 PM

Title: Geranium
Post by: ChrisB on July 10, 2018, 08:16:55 PM

I got this geranium from a friends garden.  I think it may be a S African sp but not sure. Can anyone help please?  First pic shows flower, second the foliage and habitat.

Title: Re: Geranium
Post by: Carolyn on July 11, 2018, 08:59:15 AM

Chris,
It looks very like Geranium robustum 'Silver Cloak', which is a cross of incanum x robustum. I have it in the garden - it seeds around, but not aggressively. The flower colour varies slightly and the plant sprawls around and grows through other plants in a pleasing way (I like it anyway).

Title: Re: Geranium
Post by: ChrisB on July 11, 2018, 09:11:59 AM

Thank you Carolyn, I think you are right! And of course, informs where I Plant it!  I had G. incanum a couple of times but they fizzled out. Will have to try a new location this time!

Title: Re: Geranium
Post by: Carolyn on July 11, 2018, 10:52:45 AM

Chris,
If you choose the wrong spot and lose it, I can dig up some seedlings for you!

Title: Re: Geranium
Post by: ChrisB on July 11, 2018, 08:49:48 PM

Many thanks Carolyn

Title: Re: Geranium
Post by: johnralphcarpenter on July 12, 2018, 07:47:36 PM

This is Geranium robustum - seeds and sprawls everywhere but I really don't mind.

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Title: Re: Geranium
Post by: ChrisB on July 13, 2018, 12:37:20 PM

It’s lovely John ...