About
A clump-forming perennial, to 90cm tall, with deeply-cut, lobed green leaves and, in summer, white flowers flushed very pale violet, with contrasting black anthers and translucent veins.
About the genus
Geranium can be annuals, biennials and perennials, herbaceous or evergreen, with rounded, usually palmately lobed or divided leaves, and lax inflorescences of rounded, 5-petalled flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningRemove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring or take basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
Pest resistanceCan suffer from vine weevil, capsid bug, geranium sawfly, slugs or snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews and Powdery mildews