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Brand: The Plantsman's PreferenceFamily: GeraniaceaeMain Season: SpringFlower Colour: PinkLeaf Colour: Yellow/Gold variegatedFoliage: Semi-EvergreenPosition: ShadeSoil Type: Ordinary, medium loamHeight: 45cm to 60cm (18" to 2')Peat Free? YesHardiness Guide: RHS H7 minimum at least -20CPot Size: 9cm
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Yellow spring leaves turn green later. Deep pink flowers. 50cm. Prefers shade but will grow in the open if moist enough and respond well if humusy material is incorporated into the soil.
Syn. Geranium phaeum 'Aureum'.
Found in Scottish gardens by Robin Moss and by Judith Bradshaw and named by her in 1996.
Geranium phaeum 'Ann Logan'£5.00
Striking flowers in shades of purple on this recent variety. Dark chocolate spots on the leaves. Ordinary soil in part shade or shade. 60cm.
Geranium phaeum 'Mrs Charles Perrin'£5.00
From East Lambrook Manor comes this light pink-purple form with a white centre and swept back petals. Spring flowering, to 60cm. Shade.
Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade'£5.00
Mid green, unspotted leaves and good displays of purple flowers to 45cm in spring. Ordinary soil in shade.