Geranium incanum (Geraniaceae)

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Geranium incanum
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The Geranium incanum plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Geranium incanum
Family:  Geraniaceae
Author:  Burm.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Scrub, dunes and forest clearings[187].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately fertile retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Tolerates a wide range of soil types[200]. Plants are not very hardy in Britain[200]. They tolerate occasional falls in temperature down to about -10°c, though if killed by cold they usually reappear from seed[187]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. The plant often adopts a climbing habit, sprawling through scrub[187].

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