Overview
Geranium 'Red Dwarf' 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 'Red Dwarf' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.
About
Geranium 'Red Dwarf' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, and carpet-forming habit. Geraniums typically have rounded, often palmately lobed or divided leaves and loose flowers with five petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-, west-, or east-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils with neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, and is best grown in moderately fertile soil with good drainage.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium 'Red Dwarf' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium 'Red Dwarf'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Caterpillars, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium 'Red Dwarf'?
Geranium 'Red Dwarf' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium 'Red Dwarf' need?
Geranium 'Red Dwarf' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Geranium 'Red Dwarf' hardy in the UK?
Geranium 'Red Dwarf' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geranium 'Red Dwarf'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
More in the Geranium genus
- Geranium 'Brookside'Geranium
- Geranium 'Copper Tiger'Hardy Geranium
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
- Geranium 'Wargrave Pink'
- Geranium Patricia ('Brempat')cranesbill [Patricia]
- Geranium albanum 'Pink and Stripes'
