Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' (Geranium) — Clump forming, Matforming, Trailing, Bushy, Spreading branched

Overview

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' is a plant with a clump forming, matforming, trailing, bushy, spreading branched habit in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen foliage. Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds, ground cover, underplanting of roses and shrubs and banks and slopes.

About

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' is a clump-forming, mat-forming geranium with trailing, spreading stems that make a low cover. It flowers from June to September. Foliage may be deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen depending on site. Best sited in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from strong exposure.

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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In the garden

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' is a cultivar in the Geraniaceae valued for its mat-forming habit and long flowering run. As a member of the Cinereum Group it presents spreading, trailing stems that knit together to form low clumps and mats rather than an upright mound. The plant is suited to temperate UK gardens and is used where a ground cover that flowers through summer is required. Plant 'Janette' in a sheltered position with either full sun or partial shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — provided the soil is well drained; avoid sites that remain waterlogged. Soil pH may be acid, neutral or alkaline, so there is no special need for pH adjustment beyond ensuring good drainage. The cultivar is suitable for UK hardiness ratings H5–H7 (hardy to fully hardy), so it will withstand typical British winters when given shelter from severe exposure. Use 'Janette' in flower borders and beds, as ground cover on banks and slopes, or underplanting roses and shrubs where its trailing stems can fill gaps. It also fits cottage and informal schemes and wildlife gardens. Expect an extended display from June to September, making it a practical choice for stretching the summer colour beneath taller plants.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5, H6, H7

Plant details

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump forming, Matforming, Trailing, Bushy, Spreading branched
Foliage: Deciduous, Semi-evergreen, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Banks and slopes

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette'

Propagation: Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
Pest resistance: Vine weevil, Sawflies, Slugs, Snails, Capsid bug
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Downy mildews, Virus diseases

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette'?

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' need?

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Janette' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.