Geranium maderense (Cranesbill)
Michael's Opinion
A stunning plant that I wish was hardy for our gardens here.
Botanical Information
Family | Geraniaceae |
Genus | Geranium |
Species | maderense |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Madeira and Portugal. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 9b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
Height | 1.5 m |
Spread | 1 m |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Large, domed shaped form. |
Propagation | The plant is monocarpic and dies after flowering. Propagation is by seed. |
Cultivation | Well-drained soils. |
Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Understorey plant that grows in the evergreen forests of Laurel, characterized by acidic soils. |
Photographs
![Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.](photos/Geranium-maderense-tresco-frm.jpg)
Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
![Geranium maderense, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Geranium maderense, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.](photos/Geranium-maderense-tresco-lf-updated.jpg)
Geranium maderense, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
![Geranium maderense, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Geranium maderense, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.](photos/Geranium-maderense-tresco-flw.jpg)
Geranium maderense, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
![Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.](photos/Geranium-maderense-tresco-frm-2.jpg)
Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
![Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.](photos/Geranium-maderense-tresco-frm-3.jpg)
Geranium maderense, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Awards
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