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Geranium Maderense
A giant geranium with large incised palmate leaves up to 25cm across, topped by a huge bronze stemmed bouquet of spectacular pink star-like flowers with dark centres and pale veins from late winter to Christmas. Perfect for creating a lush tropical look alongside New Zealand rock lilies and Plectranthus in moist areas protected from harsh afternoon sun. Biennial.
How to grow
Plant in full sun or light shade in moist, humus fertile, free-draining soil. A biennial, first year seedlings will flower the following year before completing its life cycle. Leave flowerheads to self seed for a succession of new plants each season. Water well during growing period, protect from hot afternoon sun and mulch root zone to retain moisture.