Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Melody'PBR (cranesbill 'Melody') — Clump forming

Overview

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Melody'PBR is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Melody'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. 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 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: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Melody'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
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) 'Melody'PBR

Propagation: Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
Pest resistance: Vine weevil, Sawflies, Slugs, Snails, Capsid bug, Geranium sawfly, Glasshouse leafhopper, Root mealybugs, Aphids, Caterpillars, Thrips, Fungus gnats, Glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Downy mildews, Virus diseases, Pelargonium rust

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What soil does Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Melody'PBR need?

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

How big does Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Melody'PBR grow?

Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Melody'PBR reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.