Geranium rotundifolium -

Family:	Geraniaceae
Habit:	Annual
Height:	0.4
Synonyms:
Range:	Britain to E. Asia - Himalayas.

Geranium rotundifolium () is a Annual which grows to a height of 0.4m . It has a hardness rating of 7.
Geranium rotundifolium will flower in December to January. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects, self

Soil Information

Geranium rotundifolium will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Geranium rotundifolium prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Geranium rotundifolium should not be planted in shady areas.

Hedgebanks, walltops etc[17].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Will grow in a hedge row
• In an East Wall

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Tolerates a wide range of soil types[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
The plant is used as an astringent and diuretic[240].

• Astringent - Produces contraction in living tissue, reducing the flow of secretions and discharges of blood, mucus, diarrhoea etc.
• Diuretic - Acts on the kidneys, promoting the flow of urine.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of the British Isles.
Clapham, Tootin and Warburg.
Author: Clapham, Tootin and Warburg.
Rating:
Publisher : A very comprehensive flora, the standard reference book but it has no pictures.
Date of Publication : 1962

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