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Brand: The Plantsman's PreferenceFamily: GeraniaceaeMain Season: SpringFlower Colour: RedLeaf Colour: Yellow/Gold variegatedFoliage: Semi-EvergreenPosition: ShadeSoil Type: Ordinary, medium loamHeight: 45cm to 60cm (18" to 2')Peat Free? YesHardiness Guide: RHS H7 minimum at least -20CPot Size: 9cm
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A lovely recent form with mid green leaves with a clear, light yellow centre that suffuses outwards. Reflexed maroon flowers to 45cm.
Introduced by Coen Jansen in Holland and first described in 2003.
Geranium phaeum 'Advendo'£4.50
Pretty rich purple flowers with some lighter shading. Rounded and slightly ruffled. Mid green leaves. Average soil in shade. 60cm.
Geranium phaeum 'Golden Spring'£4.50
Yellow spring leaves turn green later. Deep pink flowers. 50cm. Prefers shade but will grow in the open if moist enough and respond well if humusy material is incorporated into the soil.
Geranium phaeum 'Mrs Charles Perrin'£5.00
From East Lambrook Manor comes this light pink-purple form with a white centre and swept back petals. Spring flowering, to 60cm. Shade.