Overview
Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' is a clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, carpet-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with light green, bright green, silvery, dissected, patterned foliage. Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.
About
Geranium albanum, the crested cranesbill or Albanian cranesbill, is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae, native to the Caucasus and northern Iran. A clumping perennial reaching 50 cm (20 in), the Royal Horticultural Society considers it a good plant to attract pollinators.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming
- Foliage
- Light green, Bright green, Silvery, Dissected, Patterned
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Rock gardens, Woodland beds, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Caterpillars, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes'?
Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' need?
Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' hardy in the UK?
Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes' 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 Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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