Pencilled Crane's-Bill: complete guide

Overview

Pencilled crane's-bill is charming herbaceous plant from Southern Europe. This plant produces striking finely veined purple flowers and forms attractive low-growing mats.

Appearance & Bloom

Grows as low multi-stemmed plant reaching 30-45 cm tall. Forms dense green mats. Leaves are deeply lobed. Beautiful purple flowers May to August with fine veining.

Ideal Location

Full sun to light shade. Plant is at home in natural borders and rock gardens. Perfect for Mediterranean plantings.

Soil

Good drainage essential. Plant grows on lean to moderately fertile soils. Sandy or rocky soil with good drainage ideal.

Watering

Moderate water once established. Keep soil lightly moist during growing season. Plant is drought-tolerant and handles dry periods well.

Pruning

Cut back plant in autumn for shape. Remove spent flowers regularly. In spring pruning of tired growth helps.

Maintenance Calendar

Spring: prune for growth. Summer: enjoy purple flowers. Autumn: cut back. Winter: plant remains low-growing.

Winter Hardiness

Hardy to approximately -10 C. In severe winters some dieback. In warmer climates remains largely evergreen.

Companion Plants

Combine with other Mediterranean perennials. Plant alongside ornamental grasses. Add stone crops.

Conclusion

Pencilled crane's-bill brings elegant striped flowers to your garden. Extremely low-maintenance. Perfect for dry sunny borders. Explore gardenworld.app/en.