Geranium nodosum 'Simon' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium nodosum 'Simon' 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 'Simon' 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 'Simon' is a cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes a range of herbaceous or evergreen plants with rounded, often lobed leaves and five-petalled flowers arranged loosely. This cultivar forms clumps and mats with trailing, carpet-like growth, featuring light to bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy in UK conditions (H5). Suitable for borders, cottage and rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it prefers a sheltered position and is best grown in moderately fertile soil with some shade if needed.

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 'Simon' 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