Cranesbill - botanically geranium - is a very popular perennial for gardens and tubs. However, the numerous species differ significantly in terms of their locations, which is why this article gives you a practical overview of the specific planting conditions.

Site requirements vary by cranesbill species

Which location does the cranesbill prefer?

Depending on the species and variety, the cranesbill can be planted in sunny, semi-shady and even shady locations. The table below gives you a choice.

Which soil is optimal for the cranesbill?

Almost all cranesbills prefer a loamy, humus-rich soil, with some preferring dry, others rather moist.

When is the right time to plant / sow?

Cranesbill is sown or planted in spring.

What planting distance should be maintained?

The planting distance also differs considerably depending on the species and variety. The table below gives you a good overview of how many plants of a certain species you should plan per square meter of space.

What is the best way to propagate cranesbills?

Cranesbill can best be propagated by seed or division. For some species, vegetative propagation via cuttings is also useful.

When does the cranesbill bloom?

Most cranesbill species flower in June/July, although there are also early-flowering and late-flowering species. By cutting back after flowering, some cranesbills can be encouraged to flower a second time.

Good Neighbors / Bad Neighbors

Many cranesbill species harmonize very well with roses and/or peonies.

Site requirements and planting distances at a glance

Cranesbill Art Latin designation location floor plants per square meter
Cambridge cranesbill Geranium cantabrigiense sunny to semi-shady loamy-humic 16
Gray cranesbill Geranium cinereum full sun loamy-humic, slightly alkaline 25
Clarke's cranesbill Geranium clarkei sunny to semi-shady loamy-humic, nutritious 11
Rozanne Geranium x cultorum sunny to semi-shady loamy-humic, nutritious 4
Himalayan Cranesbill Geranium himalayense sunny to semi-shady loamy-humic, nutritious 8
Heartleaf cranesbill Geranium ibericum sunny to semi-shady loamy-humic, nutritious 8
Rock Cranesbill Geranium macrorrhizum sunny, semi-shady or shady loamy-humic, moderately nutritious 11
Magnificent cranesbill Geranium magnificum sunny to semi-shady loamy-humic, nutritious 11
Knotty Mountain Forest Cranesbill Geranium nodosum sunny to shady loamy-humic, moderately nutritious 11
Oxford cranesbill Geranium oxonianum sunny to shady loamy-humic, moderately nutritious 5
Brown cranesbill Geranium phaeum sunny to shady loamy-humic, moist 6
Armenian cranesbill Geranium psilostemon sunny loamy-humic, nutritious 3 to 5
Caucasus cranesbill Geranium renardii sunny moderately fertile, dry, slightly alkaline 11
Bloody Cranesbill Geranium sanguineum sunny loamy-humic, moderately nutritious 7 to 16
Siberian cranesbill Geranium wlassovianum sunny to semi-shady dry, humorous 8

tips

Many hybrids such as "Rozanne", "Nimbus", "Orion" or "Salome" offer an exceptionally long flowering period.

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Vegetable garden