About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to 75cm high, with deciduous, lobed, green leaves and reflexed, dark purple flowers, 2-2.5cm across, from late spring to early 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
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in sun or shade in moist but well-drained soil; good in damp shade
PruningCut back flowered stems and old leaves to encourage fresh growth
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings taken in spring and rooted with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust, downy mildews, leafy gall, a virus and powdery mildews