About
An annual or biennial to 25cm, forming a rosette of deeply dissected, aromatic fresh green basal leaves. Useful for ground cover in woodland or wild shaded areas. Large, open sprays of white to very pale pink flowers to 1cm across appear in summer and autumn.
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 shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationThrives in sun or shade in any soil. Useful for ground cover in shaded areas, but self-seeds readily, with the potential to become a nuisance if not kept in check. See herb robert for further information and advice on how to control
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed (sown outdoors) as soon as seed is ripe or in spring but self-seeds readily
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free, but may be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, but may be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions