Overview
Geranium sanguineum 'Suleiken' 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 sanguineum 'Suleiken' 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 sanguineum 'Suleiken' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the 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 on south-, west-, or east-facing, sheltered aspects. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H7. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it blooms in summer and is adaptable to moderately fertile soils.
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 sanguineum 'Suleiken' 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 sanguineum 'Suleiken'
- 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 sanguineum 'Suleiken'?
Geranium sanguineum 'Suleiken' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium sanguineum 'Suleiken' need?
Geranium sanguineum 'Suleiken' 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 sanguineum 'Suleiken' hardy in the UK?
Geranium sanguineum 'Suleiken' 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 sanguineum 'Suleiken'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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- Geranium 'Red Dwarf'
- Geranium 'Rozanne'
