Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bulgaria' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bulgaria' 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 macrorrhizum 'Bulgaria' 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 macrorrhizum 'Bulgaria' is a clump-forming, mat-forming cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its trailing, carpet-forming habit. This perennial belongs to the Geraniaceae family and features light to bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil, ideally in a sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

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 macrorrhizum 'Bulgaria' 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