Overview
Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' is a clump-forming, mounding, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, rock gardens and containers. It is native to West Himalaya, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet and Uzbekistan.
About
Geranium himalayense is a species of hardy flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Geranium, family Geraniaceae. It is native to West Himalaya, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet, and Uzbekistan.
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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
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mounding, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Ground cover, Rock gardens, Containers
- Native to
- West Himalaya, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet, Uzbekistan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook'
- 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 himalayense 'Derrick Cook'?
Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' need?
Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' hardy in the UK?
Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook'?
Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
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