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| | Family | GERANIACEAE |
| Genus species var. | Geranium sanguineum L. |
| Synonyms | Geranium lancastriense Mill. |
| | Geranium prostratum Cav. |
| | Geranium sanguineiforme (Rouy) A..Hill |
| Territory |
ASIA-TEMPERATE; EUROPE
grassland and thickets
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| Altitude | 50-2100m |
| Description |
basal leaves 2-6cm, palmatipartite, appressed hirsute, segments 5-7, rhombic, trilobate, stem leaves opposite, flower solitary, petals 15-18mm long, emarginate |
| Size | 15-60cm |
| Color | brilliant purple-red |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | + |
| Type | tuft, fl. stem erect
| | Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
| Propagation | seed in winter, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C
soft cuttings in late spring and late summer |
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