How often should I water Geranium pusillum?
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce frequency in cooler weather.
Small-Flowered Crane's-Bill (Geranium pusillum)
Geranium pusillum, Small-Flowered Crane's-Bill, is a delicate annual herb with small, pale purple to pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves, often found in disturbed soils.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Tolerant of most soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to poor or disturbed soils.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal for spring and summer growth.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Light
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Tolerates a range of light conditions.
Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Soil
Tolerant of most soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to poor or disturbed soils.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal for spring and summer growth.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but is frost-sensitive.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.2-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
0.5-0.8 cm
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Flowering & Fruiting Cycles
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Northern hemisphere
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Peak bloom · JunPeak fruit · Jul
FloweringFruiting
Southern hemisphere
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Peak bloom · AugPeak fruit · Sep
FloweringFruiting
Synonyms
Geranium baumgartenianum Schur
Geranium circinatum Kanitz
Geranium delicatulum Ten. & Guss.
Geranium dubium Chaix
Geranium elatum Picard
Geranium haussknechtii Soó
Geranium humile Cav.
Geranium malvifolium Scop.
Geranium pseudopusillum Schur
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderGeraniales
- familyGeraniaceae
- genusGeranium
- speciesGeranium pusillum
Toxicity
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Additional Care Tips
Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during active growth. Reduce watering in winter.
Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding if desired. Light trimming can maintain a tidy appearance.
Easily grown from seed sown directly outdoors in spring or fall. Can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
As an annual, repotting is generally not applicable unless grown in a container and overwintered indoors, in which case repot in spring.
FAQs
What kind of soil does Small-Flowered Crane's-Bill prefer?
It is adaptable to various soil types but thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It can tolerate poor or disturbed soils.
Can Geranium pusillum be grown in containers?
Yes, it can be grown in containers, but as an annual, it may require frequent watering and occasional feeding.
When does Geranium pusillum bloom?
It typically blooms from late spring through autumn, producing small, pale purple to pink flowers.
Is Geranium pusillum invasive?
While it can self-seed, Geranium pusillum is generally not considered aggressively invasive in most garden settings.