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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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' typically reaches a height ranging from 10 to 50 centimeters when fully mature.
Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' will reach a maximum width ranging from 10 centimeters to 50 centimeters.
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.
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.
The blossoms of Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' display a delightful pink hue, adding a touch of elegance to this particular variety.
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.
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.
Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' typically takes between two and five years to reach its full height, indicating a moderate growth rate.
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If you have ordered large-sized plants or trees, we deliver them on sealed pallets and place them around your house or driveway. The pallets are sturdy and provide optimal protection for large-sized plants.
We deliver small or medium-sized plants in boxes. The size of the box depends on the size of the plant. We always make sure that the plant has enough space but still stands firmly in the box, so it cannot be damaged during transport.
Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' is a splendid choice for gardeners seeking a robust, low-maintenance plant that offers a profusion of delicate, pink-veined blooms. This hardy perennial thrives in a variety of conditions, forming a lush carpet that enlivens any garden space with its vibrant foliage and flowers.
