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Pruning guide · Perennial
Renard’s cranesbill (Geranium renardii): when and how to prune
Geranium renardii
Renard’s cranesbill (Geranium renardii) is best pruned in March and July.
| Pruning months | March and July |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–June |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Renard’s cranesbill (Geranium renardii): when to prune it?
It hardly needs pruning: a tidy-up in March and cutting off the flower stems in July are enough.
Renard’s cranesbill (Geranium renardii): how to prune it?
- In March, remove old, damaged leaves just before the new foliage emerges.
- After flowering, in July, cut the faded stems off at the base.
- Leave the healthy foliage alone: it is the plant’s main attraction.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: March and July. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Renard’s cranesbill (Geranium renardii) flowers in May–June, when it attracts bees.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- Armenian cranesbill
- Bigroot cranesbill
- Bloody cranesbill
- Cambridge cranesbill (Geranium × cantabrigiense)
- Druce’s cranesbill (Geranium × oxonianum)
- Dusky cranesbill
Plant profile: Renard’s cranesbill (Geranium renardii) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.