Family | GERANIACEAE |
Genus species | Geranium sinense R.Knuth |
Bibliography | Pflanzenr. [H.G.A.Engler, ed.] IV, 129: 577 (1912) |
Native Range | sc. China |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
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 | perennial |
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 |
Synonyms | Geranium mairei H.Lév. Geranium platypetalum Franch. |
Territory | 3 Asia-Temperate 36 China (CHC China South-Central) |