Overview
Geranium angulatum 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 angulatum 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 angulatum, known as angular-stalked cranesbill, is a clump-forming and trailing perennial from the Geranium genus, which includes herbaceous plants with rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and five-petalled flowers arranged loosely. This cultivar features light to bright green, dissected foliage and thrives best in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soils. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suited to sheltered, south, west, or east-facing aspects. Ideal for borders, cottage and rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it blooms in summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
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 angulatum 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 angulatum
- 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 angulatum?
Geranium angulatum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium angulatum need?
Geranium angulatum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium angulatum hardy in the UK?
Geranium angulatum 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 angulatum?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
More in the Geranium genus
- Geranium 'Brookside'Geranium
- Geranium 'Copper Tiger'Hardy Geranium
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Orion'
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
- Geranium 'Red Dwarf'
- Geranium 'Rozanne'
