Overview
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' is a perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family. Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include groundcover, rock garden and borders.
About
Geranium × cantabrigiense is a hybrid flowering plant in the cranesbill family Geraniaceae. It is an hybrid between Geranium dalmaticum and G.
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About the genus
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums, hardy geraniums, or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- groundcover, rock garden, borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates dry conditions once established.
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
- Propagation
- Division, cuttings
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'?
Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates dry conditions once established.
Where is the best place to plant Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'?
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' need?
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'?
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Is Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' hardy in the UK?
Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' 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 cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'?
Division, cuttings.
More in the Geranium genus
- Geranium 'Blue Cloud'
- Geranium 'Brookside'Geranium
- Geranium 'Claridge Druce'Crane's Bill
- Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'Johnson's Blue Cranesbill
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Orion'
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
