About
A vigorous clump-forming herbaceous perennial with mid-green deeply lobed hairy leaves and stems. In spring and summer it produces a succession of large cup-shaped blue flowers with dark purple veining. In autumn the leaves flush red.
About the genus
Geranium can be annuals, biennials and perennials, herbaceous or evergreen, with rounded, usually palmately lobed or divided leaves, and lax inflorescences of rounded, 5-petalled flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow on a range of soil types in sun to part-shade.
PruningCut back flowered stems to the base after flowering is finished. In autumn to late winter cut back withered stems.
PropagationPropagate by division in spring and by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring using bottom heat.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free