Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Sophie'PBR — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

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 mat-forming herbaceous perennial in the Geraniaceae, noted for silvery, finely dissected foliage that forms a low carpet. It prefers full sun on neutral loam that drains freely and is best sited on south-, west- or east-facing ground with some shelter. It flowers from June to September. The trailing, carpet-forming habit suits edges and ground cover planting.

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) 'Sophie'PBR sits within the Geraniaceae and belongs to the Cinereum Group of hardy geraniums, a lineage of perennial cranesbills grown across temperate regions. This cultivar is primarily notable for its mat-forming, trailing habit and silvery, dissected leaves that create a textured ground cover layer. Plant into a free-draining loam with a neutral pH and choose a sunny position; south-, west- and east-facing aspects all suit it. It prefers well-drained conditions and a sheltered spot to protect the low mat from driving winds. Hardiness rating H5 indicates it is hardy in UK gardens and will generally survive typical winter conditions when grown in appropriate soil and aspect. Use 'Sophie'PBR at the front of borders, in cottage or rock gardens, beneath trees in woodland beds where light is filtered, or as an edging in containers. It flowers from June to September, providing summer interest while the foliage maintains the ground cover. After flowering, trimming the woven mat and removing spent flower stems refreshes the silver foliage and helps maintain a tidy carpet.

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