Geranium dahuricum
Care, watering, light and tips for Geranium dahuricum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Geranium dahuricum
Geranium dahuricum, also known as Dahurian crane's-bill, is a robust perennial plant native to Siberia and East Asia. It features pink to purple-mauve flowers and deeply lobed foliage, forming dense clumps. It is ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or as ground cover in semi-shaded areas, adding a wild and natural touch.
Native range
Siberia, Mongolia, China, and Korea
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade locations, thriving in temperate climates. The soil should be well-drained, fertile, and with a neutral to slightly acidic pH; watering should be regular to maintain moisture, but avoiding waterlogging. It is drought-tolerant once established but will appreciate supplementary watering in hot summers. A common mistake is planting it in heavy, poorly drained soils, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Geranium dahuricum
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, general wilting. Stunted growth or poor flowering.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, aerate and drain. Move from intense sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or prolonged extreme dryness. Scorching sun or dense shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotten and main stem retains vigor. Act quickly.