Description of Geranium palustre (Marsh Cranesbill)

Geranium palustre is marsh cranesbill, a native geranium for damp meadows and bog edges. It produces open pink flowers and fine-textured foliage that blends well in natural planting.

Appearance

It forms loose clumps of divided leaves and carries soft pink flowers on airy stems in summer. Height is often 40 to 70cm, with a relaxed, meadow-like habit.

Care Guide

It prefers moisture and light shade to sun.

• Sun: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Moist, humus-rich soil.
• Water: Keep damp, especially in summer.
• Cut back: Trim after flowering to tidy and encourage fresh growth.
• Division: Divide in spring if needed.

It can self-seed lightly in open damp soil.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens as a mid-height filler between stronger marginals. It pairs well with sedges and primulas for a softer look.

Plant in groups for a natural drift effect.

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