Overview
Geranium gracile 'Sirak' is a plant with a clump-forming, mounding, trailing habit in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Geranium gracile 'Sirak' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, rock gardens and containers.
About
Geranium gracile 'Sirak' is a cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills. This cultivar forms a clump with a mounding or trailing habit and can be either deciduous or evergreen. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered positions with well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Geranium gracile 'Sirak' is suitable for use in borders, ground cover, rock gardens, and containers, and can be propagated by division, softwood cuttings, or seed.
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
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Geranium gracile 'Sirak' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mounding, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Ground cover, Rock gardens, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium gracile 'Sirak'
- Propagation
- Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Capsid bug, Geranium sawfly, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium gracile 'Sirak'?
Geranium gracile 'Sirak' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium gracile 'Sirak' need?
Geranium gracile 'Sirak' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I propagate Geranium gracile 'Sirak'?
Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
More in the Geranium genus
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- Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'Johnson's Blue Cranesbill
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Orion'
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
