Overview
Geranium phaeum 'Ring of Fire' 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 phaeum 'Ring of Fire' 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 phaeum 'Ring of Fire' is a cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes a range of herbaceous and evergreen plants with rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and five-petalled flowers arranged loosely. This cultivar forms clumps and mats, featuring light to bright green, dissected foliage. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for borders, cottage and rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it flowers in spring and summer and prefers a sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspect.
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 phaeum 'Ring of Fire' 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 phaeum 'Ring of Fire'
- 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 phaeum 'Ring of Fire'?
Geranium phaeum 'Ring of Fire' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium phaeum 'Ring of Fire' need?
Geranium phaeum 'Ring of Fire' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium phaeum 'Ring of Fire' hardy in the UK?
Geranium phaeum 'Ring of Fire' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Geranium phaeum 'Ring of Fire'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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