Perennials > Geranium > Geranium sylvaticum > Geranium sylvaticum 'Mayflower'
Geranium sylvaticum
'Mayflower'
Mayflower Wood Cranesbill
| Family |
| Geraniaceae |
| Genus |
| Geranium |
| Species |
| sylvaticum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Mayflower' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 6b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 – 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Geranium sylvaticum 'Mayflower' is a compact herbaceous perennial with basal, deeply lobed leaves and rich, violet-blue flowers with white centres. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Old leaves and stems should be removed to encourage flowering and new growth. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Possible problems include: capsid bug, sawflies, vine weevil, powdery mildew and downy mildew. |
| Leaf Description |
| Deep, serrated lobes; 10 - 20 cm wide. |
| Flower Description |
| Saucer-shaped, rich violet-blue with small white centre, 2.5 - 3 cm in diameter. |
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