Geranium incanum var. incanum — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium incanum var. incanum 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 incanum var. incanum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.

About

Geranium incanum var. incanum is a cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes a range of herbaceous and evergreen plants with rounded, typically palmately lobed or divided leaves. This cultivar forms clumps and mats, with light to bright green, silvery, and dissected foliage. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for borders, cottage and rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it is best grown in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects during the summer season.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Geranium incanum var. incanum 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