Overview
Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling 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 'Whiteleaf' seedling grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.
About
Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, and carpet-forming habit. It features light green to silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage, thriving best in full sun on south-, west-, or east-facing, sheltered sites. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained, neutral pH soils including sandy, loamy, or clay types. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, and flowers during the summer season.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling 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 'Whiteleaf' seedling
- 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 'Whiteleaf' seedling?
Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling need?
Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling hardy in the UK?
Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geranium nodosum 'Whiteleaf' seedling?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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