About
A bushy, clump-forming species with semi-evergreen, finely-divided, aromatic leaves. Its flowers, borne in summer, are generally pink, but may vary with tones of blue or purple.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toS. Africa
Care notes
CultivationPerforms best with good drainage and sunlight. Especially suitable for rockeries. Not fully hardy, but will regenerate from self-sown seed
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
PropagationPropagate by seed or propagate by stem cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews