Overview
Geranium 'Red Propellers' 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 Propellers' 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 Propellers' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, and carpet-forming habit. It features light to bright green or silvery, dissected and patterned foliage. Like other geraniums, it thrives in full sun and prefers moist but well-drained, neutral soil types such as sandy, loamy, or clay. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H7 and performs well in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects during the summer season.
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 Propellers' 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 Propellers'
- 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 Propellers'?
Geranium 'Red Propellers' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium 'Red Propellers' need?
Geranium 'Red Propellers' 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 Propellers' hardy in the UK?
Geranium 'Red Propellers' 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 Propellers'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
More in the Geranium genus
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- Geranium 'Copper Tiger'Hardy Geranium
- Geranium 'Nimbus'Geranium
- Geranium 'Orion'
- Geranium 'Patricia'
- Geranium 'Purple Rain'cranesbill 'Purple Rain'
- Geranium 'Red Dwarf'
- Geranium 'Rozanne'
