Overview
Geranium 'Richard Nutt' 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 'Richard Nutt' 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 'Richard Nutt' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the diverse Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, and carpet-forming habit. It features light to bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage, thriving best in full sun with a sheltered aspect. Suitable for a range of soil types including sandy, loamy, and clay, it prefers moist but well-drained, neutral soil. Hardy to UK zone H7, this cultivar is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, offering summer interest with its adaptable and undemanding growth.
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 'Richard Nutt' 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 'Richard Nutt'
- 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 'Richard Nutt'?
Geranium 'Richard Nutt' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium 'Richard Nutt' need?
Geranium 'Richard Nutt' 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 'Richard Nutt' hardy in the UK?
Geranium 'Richard Nutt' 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 'Richard Nutt'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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- Geranium 'Red Dwarf'
- Geranium 'Rozanne'
