| Family | GERANIACEAE |
| Genus species | Geranium sinense R.Knuth |
| Synonyms | Geranium mairei H.Lév. |
| Geranium platypetalum Franch. | |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 2300-4600m |
| Description | leaves 10cm wide, pinnate to 5-7 segments, which are shallowly lobate, shiny, adaxially bright green, flowers in lax raceme, corolla 2cm across, petals reflexed |
| Size | 30-40cm |
| Color | dark red |
| Bloom | late summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
China (China South-Central) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | GERANIACEAE
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