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- Cranesbill "Rozanne" - the right care for the perennial
- Which location prefers "Rozanne"?
- Which soil conditions are optimal for "Rozanne"?
- What is "Rozanne" used for?
- What is the water requirement of "Rozanne"?
- Do you have to fertilize "Rozanne"? If so, how often and with what?
- When and how is the pruning of "Rozanne" done?
- How can "Rozanne" best be multiplied?
- Which diseases or pests are common in "Rozanne"?
- Is "Rozanne" hardy?
- Tips
The cranesbill "Rozanne" is very sensitive to waterlogging
Cranesbill "Rozanne" - the right care for the perennial
The popular geranium hybrid "Rozanne" is only about 40 centimeters high, but forms up to 150 centimeters long shoots that can climb in shrub roses and small woody plants. It is a vigorous, creeping shrub whose five-centimeter-sized, violet-blue flowers bloom lusciously from May to November.
Which location prefers "Rozanne"?
Optimal is a sunny to partially shaded location.
Which soil conditions are optimal for "Rozanne"?
Plant "Rozanne" best in fertile, loamy-humus-rich and not too dry soil.
What is "Rozanne" used for?
"Rozanne" is particularly suitable for perennial flowerbeds and mixed discounts due to its flowering joy. However, you should also give the plant a lot of space. Planted too close to other shrubs, it can displace them. Older specimens should be supported. If this does not happen, "Rozanne" remains low and can also be used as groundcover. Even as a traffic light plant or in balcony boxes "Rozanne" is a sensation.
What is the water requirement of "Rozanne"?
During hot, dry phases you should pour "Rozanne" regularly. But beware: Like many geranium species, it is very sensitive to waterlogging.
Do you have to fertilize "Rozanne"? If so, how often and with what?
Fertilization is best done twice a year, once at the beginning of the growing season and once again in early summer. Use a liquid fertilizer for this purpose.
When and how is the pruning of "Rozanne" done?
"Rozanne" should be cut back vigorously in late autumn. The shrub tends to break up over time, a pruning promotes their reconstruction and makes them appear fuller.
How can "Rozanne" best be multiplied?
Since "Rozanne" as hybrids does not produce fruits and therefore no seeds, an increase is only possible via a division. The best time for this is spring.
Which diseases or pests are common in "Rozanne"?
"Rozanne" is very robust and is rarely attacked by pests, fungi and other pathogens. Should you nevertheless note such unwanted visit, so there are usually nursing mistakes behind it. Especially waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.
Is "Rozanne" hardy?
This cranesbill hybrid is only partially hardy and needs winter protection during the cold season. Optimal is, after the autumn pruning, a cover with spruce branches.
Tips
Also very distinctive is the light pink blooming cranesbill variety "apple blossom", a variant of the petite blood red cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum).