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Species Datapage No 18a   

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Species Common Name:  Meadow Crane's-bill
Species Botanical Name: Geranium pratense
field_crainsbill_01.png (122734 bytes)A rare species of the North Antrim Coast
Management:  Allow to grow and best propagated by division.
Tolerance of cutting: Medium, 
Cutting time: None, Spring,  Autumn.
Edible / Medicinal: No
 

Life Cycle (Form):  Long-lived perennial

Flower Height: Flowers to 55cm

Foliage Height:  Leaves to 25cm   

Flower Colour: Blue 

Flowering period: July

Time to Flower: 3 years

Soil Type: Will grow in dry, loam, 

pH Type:  Neutral, 

Moisture: Dry, 

Aspect:  Full sun, 

Wildlife Value: Attracts Bees.
 

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Species Common Name: Burren Cranesbill
Species Botanical Name: Geranium sanguineum
A flower of the Burren, will grow in most gardens especially on rockeries  
Management: Divide after flowering.  
Tolerance of cutting: Medium, 
Cutting time: None, Spring, 
Edible / Medicinal:  
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Life Cycle (Form):  Perennial

Flower Height: 20 to 40 cm

Foliage Height: 5 - 30 cm

Flower Colour:  Pink - purplish / red.

Flowering period: July, August, 

Time to Flower:  24 months

Soil Type: Will grow in most dry soil. 

pH Type: Neutral, Alkaline.

Moisture: Dry, Moist, 

Aspect:  Full sun, 

Wildlife Value: Low, Attracts Bees.

 

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