About
A vigorous, mound-forming to spreading, herbaceous perennial with finely dissected, mid-green leaves. From summer to early autumn it produces an abundance of pink flowers with darker pink veins.
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, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningCut back flowered stems to the base after flowering is finished. In autumn to late winter cut back withered stems.
PropagationPropagate for home use by division in spring and by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring using bottom heat.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails, sawfly and vine weevil.
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildew in dry conditions.