About
A native, herbaceous annual restricted to south-east England, growing on dry grassland and chalky soils. Produces shallowly lobed, round foliage on lax stems to 40cm high Pink flowers fading to white in the centres with greenish pink veining are produced from spring to late summer.
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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile dry to well drained soil. Full sun or partial shade is best. A native plant found growing in dry turf, the tops of old brick walls and on waste ground
PruningCut back or remove old plants after flowering has finished
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus