Overview
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is drought resistant and low maintenance. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds, ground cover, banks and slopes and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
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 shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Banks and slopes, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'
- Propagation
- Division, Basal cuttings in early to mid spring
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Sawflies, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Downy mildews, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' need?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' grow?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' hardy in the UK?
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'?
Division, Basal cuttings in early to mid spring.
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