About
This spreading, rhizomatous perennial, to 45cm in height and spread, with palmate, glossy leaves and dainty, cup-shaped, white flowers, 3-4cm across, in spring and 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, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrows, and flowers, best in full sun or partial shade, though it is tolerant of shade
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
PropagationPropagate by seed, basal cuttings or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and geranium sawfly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews