Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell'

Geranium

'2023-11-16T12:20:59.474Z'

Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is a beautiful perennial plant with dark, purple-brown leaves and deep pink flowers with dark veins. This plant prefers to grow in a shady area in moist, well-draining soil and blooms in spring and early summer. 'Lily Lovell' is a strong plant that requires little maintenance and easily spreads through seeds and rhizomes. The flowers of this Geranium attract butterflies and bees, making it a good choice for a natural garden. With its attractive leaves and flowers, Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is a lovely addition to borders, rock gardens, and shady spots in the garden.

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  • No, Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is not evergreen. This garden plant is not wintergreen and will lose its leaves in the winter.

    This plant is hardy up to about -20 degrees Celsius. It is a strong garden plant that is resistant to cold temperatures. It is recommended to protect the plant well during severe frost periods.

    Yes, Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is easy to maintain. This garden plant requires little special care and thrives well in most garden soils and light conditions. It is a strong and reliable addition to the garden.

    For this plant, it is recommended to provide approximately 30 to 40 centimeters of space between each plant. This way, they have enough room to spread out and grow. Make sure the plant also has enough space for its roots to grow deep.

    Yes, this plant thrives best in shade or partial shade. It needs at least four hours of indirect sunlight per day to thrive. Too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves.

    The Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' needs watering on average once or twice a week. Make sure the soil remains lightly moist at all times, but avoid letting the roots stay too wet for too long to prevent root rot. Check the soil moisture regularly by sticking your finger into the soil.

    Yes, this plant is attractive to butterflies and bees due to the flowers containing nectar. It can help attract your beloved pollinating insects to the garden. It is a good choice for a butterfly garden.

    This plant usually blooms in May and June, and the flowering period lasts about 4 to 6 weeks.

    This plant can handle full sun and also thrives in partial shade. It is a strong garden plant that adapts well to different light conditions. It is important to provide enough water, especially during dry periods.

    No, the Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is not edible. It is a decorative garden plant mainly grown for its flowers and leaves. Do not eat any parts of the plant.

  • Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is best lightly pruned after flowering to keep the plant compact. Also, regularly remove dead or damaged leaves to promote the plant's health. Make sure the pruning tools are clean and sharp to prevent damage to the plant.

    Regularly water this plant, especially during dry periods. Make sure the soil is moist, but not waterlogged. Avoid leaving the plant in water for too long to prevent root rot.

    This garden plant prefers well-draining potting soil with a neutral pH. Make sure the potting soil is moist but not too wet to prevent root rot. Use a potting soil suitable for garden plants for optimal growth and flowering.

    The soil quality should be moist but well-draining, with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It is important that the soil is fertile and rich in humus to allow the plant to grow and bloom well. Fertilize the soil if necessary and ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.

    The Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' thrives best in a partially shaded to shady location. Make sure the soil is well-draining and not too dry, but also not too wet. This plant is suitable for the garden and blooms best in a sheltered environment.

    It is advisable to cover this plant with leaves or straw in winter to protect the roots from frost. A layer of mulch can also help protect the plant from cold temperatures. Make sure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot.

    The plant requires little maintenance and grows well in full sun or partial shade. It is important to water regularly and let the soil drain well. Remove spent flowers regularly to keep the plant healthy.

    Garden plants like "Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell'" benefit from being fertilized with organic fertilizers in the spring. It is recommended to provide the plants with a layer of compost once a year. Overfertilizing can result in excessive growth and reduced blooming of the plant.

    It is advisable to apply mulch around the plant to keep the soil moist and reduce weed growth. Mulch can consist of organic materials such as compost, bark or wood chips. Make sure the mulch layer does not directly touch the plant stems to prevent rotting.

    This plant prefers a neutral to slightly acidic soil with a pH range between 6.0 and 7.0. It is important to regularly check and adjust the acidity of the soil if necessary with lime or sulfur. This will ensure that the plant can grow and bloom optimally.

    This plant generally has little trouble with pests and diseases. In case of problems with aphids or slugs, natural control methods can be applied, such as using natural enemies or biological pesticides. Regularly checking and manually removing pests also helps to keep infestations under control.

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    Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is a beautiful perennial plant with dark, purple-brown leaves and deep pink flowers with dark veins. This plant prefers to grow in a shady area in moist, well-draining soil and blooms in spring and early summer. 'Lily Lovell' is a strong plant that requires little maintenance and easily spreads through seeds and rhizomes. The flowers of this Geranium attract butterflies and bees, making it a good choice for a natural garden. With its attractive leaves and flowers, Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell' is a lovely addition to borders, rock gardens, and shady spots in the garden.

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