Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) seeds
- This wild geranium variety has light purple blossoms and grows on sunny meadows. The blossoms and buds are edible and used medicinally.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.79
Content: 50 Single seed
Product number: 1060 GTIN: 4250601204406
Description
The Meadow Cranesbill is related to the widely spread pot plant, the Geranium. It's a beautiful wildflower that can also be used as a salad plant as its blossoms are edible. Furthermore, it's avoided by snails.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Geraniaceae |
| Characteristics | Very resistant to slugs and snails |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
| Root system | Rhizome |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | August, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
The perennial Meadow Cranesbill is a cold germinator. The seeds are, therefore, rather sown outdoors in autumn or cold stratification has to take place with the help of the fridge. Therefore, the seeds are mixed with a little bit of moistened sand (e.g. in a freezer bag) and, at first, kept warm (approx. 15-20°C) for 2-4 weeks, then at 0-4°C for 4-6 weeks. Then, the seeds can be sown as usual. Loves sunny locations.
Other names
Botanical name: Geranium pratense
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