About
A sturdy perennial with deeply lobed, palmate leaves and saucer-shaped flowers produced freely in summer, in deep-toned shades. Reaches 30-60cm.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Ground cover, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Most are undemanding and adaptable. See geranium cultivation
PruningCut back after first flush of flowering to encourage a second bloom. Remove tired foliage in autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn, or by basal cuttings in early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. May occasionally be affected by vine weevil or capsid bugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildew in humid conditions