Geranium renardii 'Walter Ingwersen' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium renardii 'Walter Ingwersen' 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 renardii 'Walter Ingwersen' 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 renardii 'Walter Ingwersen' is a clump-forming, mat-forming cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its trailing, carpet-forming habit. This perennial plant features light to bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soils, ideally in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers. Cultivation is straightforward in moderately fertile soil, with propagation possible by seed, division, or cuttings.

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 renardii 'Walter Ingwersen' 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