Overview
Geranium 'Maxwelton' 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 'Maxwelton' 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 'Maxwelton' is a cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes a range of herbaceous or evergreen plants with rounded, typically palmately lobed or divided leaves and loose five-petalled flowers. This cultivar forms clumps and mats, creating a trailing or carpet-like habit. Its foliage is light to bright green and finely dissected, adding texture to the garden. Suited to full sun and sheltered positions with well-drained, neutral loam soil, 'Maxwelton' is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers 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 'Maxwelton' 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 'Maxwelton'
- 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 'Maxwelton'?
Geranium 'Maxwelton' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium 'Maxwelton' need?
Geranium 'Maxwelton' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium 'Maxwelton' hardy in the UK?
Geranium 'Maxwelton' 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 'Maxwelton'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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