Cambridge geranium (Geranium × cantabrigiense)

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Geranium × cantabrigiense

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Common name: Cambridge geranium
Taxonomy: Family: Geraniaceae · Genus: Geranium

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Geranium

Watermedium

Lightbright indirect

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-30 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Geranium tip: Shear it to the ground after the first flush for fresh foliage and often a second bloom.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Geranium

Not known to be toxic 🧒details →

The balcony “geranium” is actually Pelargonium – mildly toxic.

At a glance

Cambridge geranium – what to know

Cambridge geranium (Geranium × cantabrigiense) belongs to the genus Geranium (Geraniaceae); there is no species-specific data yet. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -30 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

All Geranium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Cambridge geranium?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Cambridge geranium need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Cambridge geranium get?

Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Cambridge geranium toxic to cats and dogs?

There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

When does Cambridge geranium flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Geranium: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.

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When does it really bloom?

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Average watering interval

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