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Downy Mildew in Hardy Geranium
How to identify and treat downy mildew in Hardy Geranium.
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Hardy Geranium care requirements
water
Regular until established. Drought tolerant once established.
soil
Average, well-draining soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Hardy Geranium
- fiber_manual_recordYellow patches on upper leaf surface
- fiber_manual_recordGrey-purple fuzzy growth on undersides
- fiber_manual_recordWilting
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Common causes in Hardy Geranium
Caused by Peronospora and Pseudoperonospora species. Spreads in cool, humid conditions.
healing
How to treat downy mildew in Hardy Geranium
Remove affected material. Apply copper fungicide or phosphonate.
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Preventing downy mildew in Hardy Geranium
Avoid overcrowding. Water in morning. Choose resistant varieties.