About
A low-growing, spreading perennial, to 10cm tall, with dark grey-green, hairy, lobed leaves and rose pink flowers, 1.5cm across, with dark veins and pale centres.
About the genus
Erodium can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, some evergreen, with lobed or pinnately divided leaves and bowl-shaped, 5-petalled flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in rock garden, alpine house or trough. Deadhead regularly
PruningNo pruning required but benefits from regular deadheading
PropagationPropagate by basal stem cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free