Overview

Geranium phaeum 'Silver Fox' 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 'Silver Fox' 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, commonly called dusky crane's-bill, mourning widow or black widow, is a herbaceous plant species in the family Geraniaceae. It is native to southern, central, and western Europe, and is cultivated as a garden subject.

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 'Silver Fox' 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 'Silver Fox'

Propagation

Seed, Division, Cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids, Vine weevil, Caterpillars, Thrips

Disease resistance

Grey moulds

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