Overview
Geranium polyanthes from China 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 polyanthes from China 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 polyanthes 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, with trailing or carpet-forming growth and light to bright green foliage that may be silvery, dissected, or patterned. 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 is best grown in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects during summer.
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 polyanthes from China 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 polyanthes from China
- 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 polyanthes from China?
Geranium polyanthes from China prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium polyanthes from China need?
Geranium polyanthes from China grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium polyanthes from China hardy in the UK?
Geranium polyanthes from China 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 polyanthes from China?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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