Geranium platypetalum 'Dark Side of the Moon' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium platypetalum 'Dark Side of the Moon' 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 platypetalum 'Dark Side of the Moon' 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 platypetalum 'Dark Side of the Moon' 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, trailing to create a carpet-like effect. It features light to bright green, dissected foliage and thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects and is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers during the summer season.

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 platypetalum 'Dark Side of the Moon' 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