Geranium 'Femme Fatale' — Clump forming, Bushy, Trailing, Mat-forming

Overview

Geranium 'Femme Fatale' is a clump forming, bushy, trailing, mat-forming perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Geranium 'Femme Fatale' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and loamy soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, groundcover, rock gardens and containers.

About

Geranium 'Femme Fatale' is a perennial geranium cultivar known for its vibrant magenta-pink flowers and attractive, deeply lobed green foliage. It forms a low, spreading mound and blooms from late spring to early 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.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained, loamy
Soil pH: neutral, slightly acidic
Soil moisture: moderate
Aspect: south, east, west
Exposure: sheltered to exposed
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Geranium 'Femme Fatale' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Bushy, Trailing, Mat-forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: borders, groundcover, rock gardens, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geranium 'Femme Fatale'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in fertile, moist conditions. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: division, softwood cuttings
Pest resistance: Vine weevil, Capsid bug, Sawfly larvae, Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance: Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Virus diseases

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Geranium 'Femme Fatale'?

Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in fertile, moist conditions. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.