Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Hedgerow Cranesbill · Hedgerow Geranium · Mountain Cranesbill
Hedgerow Crane's-Bill (Geranium pyrenaicum) is a clump-forming perennial with deeply lobed leaves and magenta-pink flowers, ideal for cottage gardens and borders.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures (18-24°C). Tolerates cooler conditions and mild frosts.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back plants in late autumn or early spring to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the plant.
This promotes vigorous new growth.
Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Carefully lift the plant and divide the root ball into smaller sections, ensuring each has healthy roots and shoots. Replant divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring when they become root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one with fresh, well-draining potting compost.
This revitalizes the plant and provides space for root growth.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Hedgerow Crane's-Bill (Geranium pyrenaicum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Species | Geranium pyrenaicum |
Similar in genus Geranium
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