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Geranium sanguinea 'Pink Pouffe' (P)

Geranium sanguinea 'Pink Pouffe' (P)

Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

A pretty little mat-forming geranium which, throughout the summer, is covered in pale pink flower with a darker pink vein. Coupled with the finely cut foliage this makes an excellent plant for ground cover, rockeries, the edges of borders or a container.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

A wonderful addition to any rockery, paving or gravel bed and can make a superb container plants.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mat Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

20 x 40 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

pink

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

May - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Ground Cover

Rockery

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

GERANIACEAE

Genus:

Geranium

Species:

sanguinea

Cultivar:

Pink Pouffe

UPOV:

EUPBR TBAF

UPOV No:

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Typical time required from pot to sale:

26 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:13/2423/2411/25
Qty:11523

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.