Geranium nodosum 'Clos Du Coudray'

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CranesbillPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Geraniaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cranesbill, or hardy geraniums, are perennial border plants with saucer-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue. They're easy to grow, thrive in shade and flower for months. Geraniums are popular in cottage garden schemes and offer a long season of pollen and nectar for a number of pollinators, particularly bees.

Native to southern Europe, Geranium nodosum is one of the best cranesbills for growing in dry shade. Flowering prolifically from summer to autumn, it bears delicate, trumpet-shaped blooms high above semi-evergreen foliage. It self-seeds readily and is easy to grow. Geranium nodosum 'Clos du Coudray' is a particularly attractive variety, bearing small violet flowers with reddish veining, above dark glossy leaves. It’s more tolerant of sun than some cultivars.

Grow in well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Remove tired leaves and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Geranium ‘Clos du coudray’ and wildlife

Geranium ‘Clos du coudray’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Geranium ‘Clos du coudray’ poisonous?

Geranium ‘Clos du coudray’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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