About
This rhizomatous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, up to 25cm high, with deciduous, deeply cut, five-lobed or seven-lobed, mid-green leaves, 5-10cm across, and soft pink flowers, up to 4cm across, which become paler with age, from early to late summer and occasionally on to 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 sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in well-drained soil; excellent for ground-cover
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division or by root cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails but generally pest free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust, downy mildews, leafy gall and viral diseases; may also be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions but generally disease-free