About
A herbaceous perennial forming low mounds of neat foliage, to 10cm high and 20cm wide. Pale purple flowers with patches of white and a characteristic darker 'arrow' on each petal, are produced throughout summer.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationPerforms best with good drainage and sunlight. Effective ground cover plant
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
PropagationPropagate by basal cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptble to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews