Roy's beak, the little cousin of the cranesbill
The cranesbill grows as a cute plant and adorns itself with picturesque flowers. The low-maintenance dwarf perennial is not only a romantic. It will delight anyone with open eyes to the wonders of nature. Erodium Bishop's form differs from the common heron's beak in that its leaves are broader and interspersed with dark leaves. From a botanical point of view, the genus Erodium belongs to the cranesbill family, which also includes geraniums. Buying cranesbill reflects an interest in plants with a magical aura.
Pencup Bishop in portrait
The German name refers to the shape of the fruits. They actually resemble long heron beaks. When the fruits are dry, they spring apart and are flung up to 3m with spiral awns. After contact with water, the bolts expand and bore into the soil with the seed. But before fruits form, five-leaved flowers appear from May to September. Long flowering times contribute to the popularity of Erodium. Rounded, irregularly lobed leaves form cushions, making the Bishops Form variety an excellent groundcover. The delicate foliage is grey-green on the tops and distinctly lighter on the backs. The frost-hardy perennials reach about 10cm in height and thrive in normal garden soil, which can be chalky. Sunny to semi-shady locations are preferred.
Garden concepts with erodiums
- The heron's beak Bishop's form will probably find a harmonious place in any garden. Colourful ornamental gardens are given a beautiful addition. Otherwise, when you buy heron's beak, you can consider the following variations:
- Stone garden / dry stone wall In combination with other ground covers, the heron's beak blends in excellently with the character of the landscaping with rocky components.
- Group planting whether in a row, such as along a path, or to close larger gaps, several plants in direct proximity make charming mats.
Which spices go well with the heron's beak Bishop?
A colourful ambience is created with blue carpet phlox and blue bubicop All these low perennials attract useful insects and thrive in conditions similar to Erodium Bishop's form. The higher-growing companions for heron's beak are sage and lavender
Heron's beak can be used as a companion plant.
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If you are looking for an evergreen planter that also adds colourful accents depending on the season, then the Heron's Bill is for you. Erodium Bishop's Form forms finely feathered, silvery foliage with filigree pink flowers. The ground cover grows up to 10cm tall, needs little care and loves the sun. Find a nice place for the heron's beak in your garden. Erodium Bishops can also beautifully landscape large areas. For 1 square metre you need about 12 plants.
The plants of the Erodium Bishops Form are grown in pots, so they can be used all year round.
Name
| Botanical name: |
Erodium Bishops Form |
| Colloquial name: |
Redstem Stork's Bill |
Growth
| Growth form: |
Carpet-like, buschy |
| Max. growing height: |
10 cm |
Leaf
| Foliage: |
almost cordate |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: |
Cup-shaped |
| Flowering period: |
May to September |
| Flower color: |
pink |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: |
normal garden soil |
| Location: |
full sun or partial shade |
| Flowering period: |
all year round |
| Requirement: |
12 plants per m² |
| Use for: |
ground cover plant, Grouping Plant, contaier gardening, beddingplant |
| Ships as: |
as pot plant |
| Hardiness: |
yes |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Intragarten GmbH
Genhülsen 216
Nordrhein-Westfalen
41179 Mönchengladbach, Deutschland
sales@intragarten.de
product notes
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notes
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planting instructions
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So that you can enjoy your new garden dweller for a verry long time, we would like to give you a few useful tips on care, irrigation and correct planting.
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