Overview
Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains 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 from Bambashata, Altai Mountains grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.
About
Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, and carpet-forming habit. This cultivar features light green to bright green foliage that may be silvery, dissected, or patterned. It thrives in full sun on south-, west-, or east-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, and flowers in summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Caterpillars, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains?
Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains need?
Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains hardy in the UK?
Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geranium from Bambashata, Altai Mountains?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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