Shining Crane's-bill.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual herb

Lumière

Partial shade to full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

12 to 18 inches

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 6 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to mid summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its natural woodland home. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out too much, and keep an eye out for overcrowding if it starts to spread too quickly.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Trim back spent flower stems to encourage a tidy appearance.

Rempotage

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Sol

Well draining, moist soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Température

-10 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 1 year

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

It is generally considered non-toxic but is not meant for consumption.

Enfants

Keep away from small children as the plant is not food and may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Allergènes de contact

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the glandular hairs.

Allergènes aéroportés

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilité

This plant is not considered edible and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

Comment l'identifier

• Glossy, rounded, palmately lobed leaves
• Small pink, five petaled flowers
• Stems often tinged with red
• Hairy, reddish seed capsules

Hauteur

0,1 à 0,3m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,3m

Feuilles

bright green, reddish, deciduous

Fleurs

pink, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Summer

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

In colder climates, the plant will die back completely. Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot during wet winter months.

En pot

It grows well in containers, provided they have good drainage and are at least 20 cm wide.

Plant in groups with other shade-loving perennials to create a lush, low-maintenance woodland floor.

Bonnes associations

• Bluebell — They share similar woodland habitat requirements.
• Soft shield fern — The contrasting textures look lovely in a shade garden.

Espèces similaires

• Herb Robert — It is a similar annual geranium with a more sprawling habit.

Science

Famille

Geraniaceae

Genre

Geranium

Ordre

Geraniales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

Préservation

It is not of conservation concern and is often considered a weed in some regions.

It thrives in shaded, rocky habitats and woodland edges where it can easily disperse its seeds.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ground cover, woodland gardens, rock gardens

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is this plant invasive?

It can be quite prolific in its self-seeding, so monitor it in small garden beds.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil stays moist.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Geranium comes from the Greek word geranos, meaning crane, referring to the beak-like fruit. The specific epithet lucidum means bright or clear, describing the glossy leaves.

Bon à savoir

• The species name lucidum refers to the shiny appearance of its leaves.
• It is known to self-seed quite freely in favorable conditions.
• The plant often turns a beautiful shade of red in the sun.