Troubleshooting
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' problems — and how to fix them
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' (Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Spreading beyond bounds
Surface rhizomes can creep into neighbours over time. Lift and pull back the easily detached rhizomes in spring or autumn to keep colonies in check; it is shallow-rooted and simple to control.
Tired foliage after flowering
Leaves can look worn in late summer. Shear over the whole patch to remove spent flowers and old leaves; fresh aromatic foliage quickly regrows.
Sparse flowering in deep shade
Heavy shade favours leaf over flower. Accept it as a foliage ground cover there, or site in more light for a fuller magenta display and better autumn colour.
Crown rot in wet soil
Permanently waterlogged ground rots the rhizomes. Plant in any free-draining soil and avoid sites that stay saturated through winter.
Prevent geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety' problems before they start
Most geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common geranium macrorrhizum problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' watering schedule
- Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' light requirements
- Best soil mix for geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety'
- Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' temperature & humidity
- Full geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Geranium macrorrhizum — the full care guide.
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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' problems — FAQ
Why is my geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety' spreading beyond bounds?
Surface rhizomes can creep into neighbours over time. Lift and pull back the easily detached rhizomes in spring or autumn to keep colonies in check; it is shallow-rooted and simple to control.
Why is my geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety' tired foliage after flowering?
Leaves can look worn in late summer. Shear over the whole patch to remove spent flowers and old leaves; fresh aromatic foliage quickly regrows.
Why is my geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety' sparse flowering in deep shade?
Heavy shade favours leaf over flower. Accept it as a foliage ground cover there, or site in more light for a fuller magenta display and better autumn colour.
Why is my geranium macrorrhizum 'bevan's variety' crown rot in wet soil?
Permanently waterlogged ground rots the rhizomes. Plant in any free-draining soil and avoid sites that stay saturated through winter.