Overview
Geranium nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' 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 nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' 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 nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes a range of herbaceous and evergreen plants with rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and five-petalled flowers. This particular cultivar features light to bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage, forming a trailing, mat-like carpet. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it prefers a sheltered aspect facing south, west, or east and is best grown in moderately fertile soil.
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 nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' 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 nodosum 'Hexham Feathers'
- 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 nodosum 'Hexham Feathers'?
Geranium nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' need?
Geranium nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' hardy in the UK?
Geranium nodosum 'Hexham Feathers' 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 nodosum 'Hexham Feathers'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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