About
A rhizomatous perennial from streamside and moist woodland habitats in Japan and Korea with kidney-shaped to rounded, glossy, mid-green leaves and erect, arching stems bearing dense, cylindrical panicles of tiny, cream-white flowers in summer. A compact and ornamental Boykinia for a shaded, moist border or woodland garden.
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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationSuitable for wild gardens as will seed itself around. Can be found growing in meadows, roadsides, open woods and disturbed ground
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free