About
This low-growing compact deciduous herbaceous perennial spreading by means of an underground tuberous root-system. Pink saucer shaped flowers with a white eye are produced in summer. Narrowly lobed mid-green foliage marbled in light green is produced on stems no more than 20cm (8in) high.
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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toSW China
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. The plant can tolerate full shade, but flowering may be reduced.
PruningCut back after flowering to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old dead foliage in spring before growth commences
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus