Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Prostrate

Overview

Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' is a plant with a clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, prostrate habit in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with light green, bright green, silvery, dissected, patterned foliage. Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, groundcover, rock gardens and woodland gardens.

About

Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' is a mat-forming, clump-forming geranium with trailing, prostrate stems and finely dissected, patterned foliage in light to bright green with a silvery cast. It flowers from June to September. The low habit makes it effective as a ground cover or for draping over rockery edges. Leaves remain an attractive feature even when not in bloom.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: North, South, East, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Prostrate
Foliage: Light green, Bright green, Silvery, Dissected, Patterned
Suggested uses: Borders, Groundcover, Rock gardens, Woodland gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark'

Propagation: Seed, Division, Cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-resistant
Disease resistance: Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark'?

Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' need?

Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' hardy in the UK?

Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark'?

Seed, Division, Cuttings.

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