Geranium clarkei

Clarke's Cranesbill

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Hardy perennial cranesbill with lobed leaves and delicate pink flowers, excellent for ground cover or hanging baskets in bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Clarke's Cranesbill
Family Geraniaceae
Genus Geranium
Species Clarkei
Origin Himalayas
Blooming Late spring to early autumn, May-September
Leaf Color Green with white veins
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates poor soils slightly alkaline to neutral pH.

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Watering

Moderate watering, allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering; partial shade in hot climates prevents scorching.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from Spring to Summer. Stop fertilizing after August.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly; cut back hard by one-third after the first flush blooms.

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Leaf Miner

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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