Striped bloody cranesbill Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' 5-10 pot P9

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5-10cm

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Pot 9x9 cm (P9)

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Available from: 03/02/2025
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Benefits according to our specialist

Plantable year-round
Low maintenance
Easy plant

Plant features
Description
Planting and care
Packaging and shipping

Genus
Geranium (view all varieties)

Root type
Pot

Pot size
9x9 cm (P9)

Flowering months
May, June, July, August

Leaf colour
Pink

Possibilities
Border, Group planting, Underplanting, Planter, Pot, Edge planting

Soil type
All soil types, well-drained

Positioning
Semi-shade, Sun

Winter hardiness
-23,3°C / -20,6°C, USDA zone 6a

Fruit-bearing plants
No

Water needs
Average water

Number of plants per m²
9

Evergreen plants
No

Leaf colour
Green

Fragrant plants
Yes

Growth habit
Bushy spreading growth habit

Height at time of delivery excluding pot/clod
5-10

Mature height (cm)
25

Art. no.
1000524

Description

Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' | Striped bloody cranesbill

The Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum', commonly known as the striped bloody cranesbill, is a charming perennial that brings delicate beauty to any garden setting. Renowned for its bushy spreading growth and soft pink flowers, this Geranium variety is an ideal choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their borders, pots, or planters.

With a heritage stemming from the rocky and coastal regions of Northwestern England, the 'Striatum' has a resilient nature while offering an extended blooming period from late spring to late summer.

Key Features

The Geranium 'Striatum' is a versatile plant for many garden spaces, from borders to group plantings and even as an attractive edge to pathways.
It is well-adapted to a variety of soil conditions, provided they are well-drained, and it thrives under full sun or partial shade.
The fragrant nature of the 'Striatum' is an added delight, emitting a subtle scent that enhances the sensory pleasure of any garden.
Its deciduous foliage remains a vibrant green throughout the growing season, complementing the striking pink of its summer blooms.
While not evergreen, its seasonal presence is impactful, with a low ultimate height of around 25 cm, making it perfect for underplanting larger plants or filling out the front of a border.

Tips

To maintain the health and vigor of Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum', ensure regular watering, especially during the warmer months, as it is not drought-resistant.
Deadheading spent blossoms can encourage the plant to produce more flowers and prolong the blooming period.
Although propagation is achievable through seed sowing, consider division in the spring or autumn as an alternative method for expanding your plantings.
In the autumn, after the first frost, cut back the foliage to ground level to promote healthy growth for the following season.

Ideal placement of a Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'

For optimal growth, Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' should be situated in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. This ensures the most vibrant display of its delicate pink blooms throughout the flowering months. While adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, it thrives best in well-drained soil, which prevents water from pooling at the roots. Its bushy spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, edge plantings, or as a dynamic underplanting in mixed beds, where its fragrant foliage can also be appreciated. Regular watering will maintain its lush green foliage until the autumn.

How do I plant a Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'?

When planting Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum', choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. This versatile perennial thrives in a variety of well-drained soils. Planting can be done effectively in both borders and planters, ensuring it is positioned to allow for its bushy spreading growth, which will reach approximately 25 cm in height. Water the plant regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, catering to its average water needs. Although it is not drought-resistant, with the right care and conditions, it will reward you with delicate pink blooms from May through August.

Pruning a Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'

Pruning of Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' is straightforward and beneficial for encouraging a second flush of blooms. After the first flowering peak, usually in early summer, cut back the foliage to promote fresh growth. This will rejuvenate the plant's appearance and lead to a more vigorous, bushy spreading growth habit. Deadheading spent flowers can also prolong the blooming period, ensuring that the plant continues to add a fragrant, pink flourish to the garden through to late summer.

Watering a Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'

The Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' thrives with consistent moisture, particularly during the flowering period from May through August. It is essential to provide water regularly, ensuring the well-drained soil remains evenly moist but not saturated. In periods of prolonged dry weather, increase watering to maintain the plant's lush green foliage and vibrant pink blooms. Careful attention to watering needs will support its bushy spreading growth habit and enhance its delicate fragrance. While the plant has average water requirements, avoid overwatering, as this species appreciates a balance.

Fertilising a Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'

For the Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' to flourish, a balanced approach to fertilization is key. This species thrives when fed with a general-purpose fertilizer early in the growing season, which encourages a robust display of its striking pink blooms. Apply a granular, slow-release fertilizer as the first shoots appear in spring, ensuring even nutrient distribution throughout the pivotal flowering months of May to August.

Since this plant has an average water need, it is essential to integrate watering with fertilizing practices, especially during periods of dry weather, to facilitate proper nutrient absorption. While the 'Striatum' is adaptable to various soil types, it's crucial that the soil remains well-drained to prevent waterlogging and ensure the fertilizer is effective. Annual fertilization will support the bushy spreading growth habit and the fragrant summer blossoms characteristic of this cultivar.

The characteristics of a Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'

Cultivating Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' in a pot brings the advantage of mobility, allowing gardeners to optimize the plant's exposure to sunlight throughout the season. This hardy variety thrives with minimal care, yet it's worth noting that deadheading spent blooms can encourage a longer flowering period. The foliage, too, provides a striking display, turning a reddish hue as the season progresses, adding a layer of visual interest even when the plant is not in bloom.

Separating/dividing a Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'

To encourage robust growth and vitality in your garden, division of Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' can be performed, although this species is typically propagated through seed sowing. If division is chosen as a method, it should be done in the spring or autumn. Carefully lift the plant from the soil, ensuring to keep the root ball intact. Then, gently separate the plant into smaller clumps, each with several shoots and a healthy portion of roots. Replant these divisions promptly, allowing enough space for the bushy spreading growth habit to flourish. Regular division helps maintain the plant's vigor and abundant flowering.

What will be the height of Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'?

Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' typically reaches a height ranging from 10 to 50 centimeters when fully mature.

What will be the width of Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'?

Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' will reach a maximum width ranging from 10 centimeters to 50 centimeters.

Which soil type is most suitable for the Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'?

Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' adapts well to various soil types, but it thrives best in well-drained soil. This ensures that the plant's roots remain healthy and free from excessive moisture, promoting optimal growth.

What is the ideal positioning for the Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'?

The ideal location for Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' is a position where it can receive ample sunlight or partial shade. This plant thrives when placed in an area that offers a balance between direct sunlight and some shade throughout the day.

What is the flowering colour of the Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'?

The blossoms of Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' display a delightful pink hue, adding a touch of elegance to this particular variety.

Is the Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' hardy?

Indeed, Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' is considered winter hardy. With a tolerance for temperatures ranging from -23.3°C to -20.1°C, it is designated as suitable for USDA hardiness zone 6a. This indicates that the plant can withstand moderately cold conditions and is well-suited for regions with such climatic characteristics.

Is the Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' evergreen?

Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' is not an evergreen plant. This means that it sheds its leaves during a certain time of the year and grows new ones later.

What is the growth strength of the Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'?

Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' typically takes between two and five years to reach its full height, indicating a moderate growth rate.

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