Overview
Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR is a clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, carpet-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with light green, bright green, silvery, dissected, patterned foliage. Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.
About
Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie' PBR is a clump-forming, mat-forming cultivar within the diverse Geranium genus, known for its herbaceous or evergreen growth and palmately lobed or divided leaves. This cultivar features light to bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage, creating an attractive carpet-forming habit. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soils and is hardy to UK zone H5. 'Sophie' is suited to sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects and is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming
- Foliage
- Light green, Bright green, Silvery, Dissected, Patterned
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Rock gardens, Woodland beds, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Caterpillars, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR?
Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR need?
Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR hardy in the UK?
Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR 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 (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
More in the Geranium genus
- Geranium 'Brookside'Geranium
- Geranium 'Copper Tiger'Hardy Geranium
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Orion'
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
- Geranium 'Red Dwarf'
- Geranium 'Rozanne'
