About
Ridsko' is a herbaceous perennial, 30-35cm high, spreading by dark rhizomes, with dark stems, almost deciduous, aromatic, lobed, rather glossy green leaves, which turn red in autumn, and pale magenta-pink flowers, 2.5cm across, held well above the leaves, from late spring to early summer.
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 shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil; excellent for ground-cover
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division or by rhizome cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails but generally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust, downy mildews, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions but generally disease-free