Overview
Geranium 'Orion' is a plant with a clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, prostrate habit in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with light green, bright green, silvery, dissected, patterned foliage. Geranium 'Orion' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, groundcover, rock gardens and woodland gardens.
About
Geranium 'Orion' is a clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, prostrate Geranium with finely dissected leaves showing light to bright green tones and silvery patterning. It produces flowers from June to September. Suited to full sun or partial shade, it prefers moist but well-drained soils and tolerates chalk, clay, loam or sand. Its low, trailing habit makes it useful for softening edges and forming a ground cover.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North, South, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Geranium 'Orion' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Prostrate
- Foliage
- Light green, Bright green, Silvery, Dissected, Patterned
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Groundcover, Rock gardens, Woodland gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium 'Orion'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium 'Orion'?
Geranium 'Orion' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium 'Orion' need?
Geranium 'Orion' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Geranium 'Orion' hardy in the UK?
Geranium 'Orion' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Geranium 'Orion'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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- Geranium 'Wargrave Pink'
