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.

About the genus

Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums, hardy geraniums, or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.

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In the garden

A member of the Geraniaceae, Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' combines a close-to-ground habit with finely cut, patterned leaves that show light and bright green tones with a silvery sheen. Its form is clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing and prostrate, which suits low planting positions and edging. It flowers from June to September, providing a summer display while the foliage continues to define the plant through the season. Place it where it receives full sun or partial shade. It tolerates chalk, clay, loam or sand and will grow in acid, neutral or alkaline soils provided they are moist but well-drained to well-drained; avoid waterlogged planting sites. The cultivar copes with both exposed and sheltered situations and is rated H4, indicating average winter hardiness for UK gardens. Use Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' as a front-of-border ground cover, in rock gardens, or at the base of shrubs in woodland-style plots. Its trailing stems are useful for softening paving edges and filling crevices in walls or rockwork, where the patterned, silvery foliage provides a steady low layer beneath taller summer flowers.

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.