Geranium 'Copper Tiger' (Hardy Geranium) — perennial

Overview

Geranium 'Copper Tiger' is a perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family. Geranium 'Copper Tiger' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, groundcover and rock gardens.

About

Geranium 'Copper Tiger' is a named cultivar in the genus Geranium (family Geraniaceae) notable for its summer flowering from June to September. It shares the genus's characteristic five-petalled flowers, which occur in a range of tones including white, pink, purple or blue. Leaves in the genus are typically palmately cleft and form the plant's base of growth. Propagation for geraniums is commonly by seed, division or semi-ripe cuttings.

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 'Copper Tiger' sits within a large genus in the Geraniaceae and carries the attributes typical of cranesbills: a mound of palmately divided foliage topped by clear, five-petalled blooms. In the UK this cultivar flowers through June to September, making it a predictable summer contributor to mixed planting. The genus has a wide natural diversity and named selections like 'Copper Tiger' are chosen for their particular performance and appearance within that group. Cultivation follows straightforward principles used for geraniums: avoid waterlogged conditions, and use common propagation routes such as division, seed or semi-ripe cuttings to increase stock. Observing the plant through its June–September flowering window will help you time any division or propagation for best establishment. As a named cultivar, monitor how it performs on your soil and in your aspect over a season; named selections can vary in vigour and habit, so short records of flowering timing and leaf condition will guide future siting and care decisions. Use the plant’s known flowering run when planning summer displays or replacing seasonal containers, and record its specific behaviour in your garden to decide whether to increase or relocate plants the following year.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: moderate
Exposure: sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Geranium 'Copper Tiger' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, groundcover, rock gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geranium 'Copper Tiger'

Cultivation: Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: division, semi-ripe cuttings