Geranium pratense 'Akaton' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium pratense 'Akaton' 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 pratense 'Akaton' 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 pratense 'Akaton' is a perennial cultivar within the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming and mat-forming habit. This plant features light to bright green foliage that may be dissected or patterned, typical of geraniums which have rounded, often palmately lobed leaves. It thrives best in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soils, ideally in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, 'Akaton' is suited to borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, offering seasonal interest in spring and 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 pratense 'Akaton' 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