Overview
Geranium 'Mary Mottram' 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 'Mary Mottram' 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 'Mary Mottram' is a cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes a range of herbaceous or evergreen plants with rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and five-petalled flowers arranged loosely. This particular cultivar forms clumps and mats, trailing to create a carpet-like effect. Its foliage is light to bright green, sometimes with silvery tones and a dissected or patterned appearance. Suited to full sun in well-drained, neutral loam soils, 'Mary Mottram' thrives in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H5. It is ideal for borders, cottage and rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, offering summer interest.
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 'Mary Mottram' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium 'Mary Mottram'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Caterpillars, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium 'Mary Mottram'?
Geranium 'Mary Mottram' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium 'Mary Mottram' need?
Geranium 'Mary Mottram' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium 'Mary Mottram' hardy in the UK?
Geranium 'Mary Mottram' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Geranium 'Mary Mottram'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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