About
A herbaceous perennial with a compact, clump-forming habit. It has small, deeply lobed, mid-green leaves and in late spring and summer, produces upward facing, cup-shaped, lilac flowers with dark veins and purple centres.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningCut back flowered stems to the base after flowering is finished. In autumn to late winter cut back withered stems.
PropagationPropagate by division in spring and by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring using bottom heat.
Pest resistanceMaybe susceptible to vine weevil where grown in containers.
Disease resistanceMaybe susceptible to powdery mildew in hot dry weather