Water
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. In hot weather, more frequent watering may be necessary.
Ensure good drainage in the pot or garden bed.
Also known as Siberian Crane's-Bill
Siberian Geranium (Geranium sibiricum) is a herbaceous perennial with small, pale pink to white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It thrives in moist, shaded conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers sunny locations but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
50% intensity
Tolerates a range of temperatures, generally hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Protect from extreme frost.
Light
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. In hot weather, more frequent watering may be necessary.
Ensure good drainage in the pot or garden bed.
Prune Siberian Geranium to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming. Trim back leggy stems in late spring or early summer.
Pruning in autumn can prepare the plant for winter.
Propagate Siberian Geranium by division of clumps in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken from non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer.
Root cuttings in moist, well-draining soil or a perlite/peat mixture.
Repot Siberian Geraniums every 1-2 years, or when they become root-bound. Spring is the ideal time for repotting. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.
Use a fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Species | Geranium sibiricum |
Similar in genus Geranium
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