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Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 04:02 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I purchased a packet of mixed seed and started them indoors around early april, it is a tiny flower but still pleased to have something to show first year.
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Maggiepie - New Brunswick, Zone "4b"
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Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 09:59 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I'm impressed. With all the discussion about needing good roots I wouldn't think you'd get a great bloom so soon! Congratulations!

Bebe - Texas, Zone "7b"
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Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 11:23 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hello Bebe,
I think the plant would have plenty of root, it is quite a sprawling type plant, same sort of growth pattern as a wallichianum.
That's why I was so surprised to see such a tiny flower, the flower is smaller than a sanguineum.

Maggiepie - New Brunswick, Zone "4b"
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Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 03:42 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

It is Geranium Thunbergii Maggiepie. A shortlived perennial that will self seed liberally.

Psilo - United Kingdom, Zone "8"
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Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 03:58 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hello Annette,
Thanks for the ID, does it become invasive?
I think that at least half the seeds that germinated are prolly the same ones as this.
Tia

Maggiepie - New Brunswick, Zone "4b"
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Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 03:14 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Not really invasive. It is easily pulled out and does not travel through its roots.

Psilo - United Kingdom, Zone "8"
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Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 06:51 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Psilo wrote on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 03:14 am:

Not really invasive


Thanks, I just googled Geranium Thunbergii and see that it can come in various colours .
I hope I get a white one too .
Btw , is there a particular book on cranesbills that you could recommend?

Maggiepie - New Brunswick, Zone "4b"
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Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 11:32 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Yes they come in white and various shades of pink. The definitive guide to geraniums is by Peter Yeo. If you only get one book that is the one to buy.

Psilo - United Kingdom, Zone "8"
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Posted on Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 03:22 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks, will keep an eye out for it .

Maggiepie - New Brunswick, Zone "4b"
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Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 03:01 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Great Looking little cranesbill. How fun to watch it grow for you!

Karalyn Idaho Zone 6

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