Overview
Erodium 'Robin Sharck' is a spreading branched herbaceous perennial in the genus Erodium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Erodium 'Robin Sharck' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden and alpine house.
About
Erodium 'Robin Sharck' is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial within the Erodium genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and subshrubs known for their lobed or pinnately divided leaves and bowl-shaped, five-petalled flowers that bloom in summer. This cultivar has a spreading branched habit and thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. It is suitable for well-drained alkaline or neutral soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and is hardy to UK zone H5. Ideal for rock gardens or alpine houses, it prefers fertile, moist soil and can be propagated by seed, division in spring, or basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Erodium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Erodium 'Robin Sharck' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Alpine house
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Erodium 'Robin Sharck'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring, Basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free, may be susceptible to vine weevil if grown in containers
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Erodium 'Robin Sharck'?
Erodium 'Robin Sharck' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Erodium 'Robin Sharck' need?
Erodium 'Robin Sharck' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Erodium 'Robin Sharck' hardy in the UK?
Erodium 'Robin Sharck' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Erodium 'Robin Sharck'?
Seed, Division in spring, Basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer.
