About
A low-growing, mound to mat-forming, herbaceous perennial, producing green lobed, deeply divided foliage turning shades of red in autumn, on stems to 30cm (12in) high and 50cm (20in) wide. Deep pink saucer-shaped flowers with darker veins, are produced from late 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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Good for using in rock gardens or as groundcover. For best growth and flowering, plant in full sun or partial shade
PruningRemove spent flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old dead foliage in spring before growth commences
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or take basal cuttings in early to mid-spring and root with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus