About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, 20-40cm high, with deciduous, five-lobed or seven-lobed leaves, 5-10cm across, the lobes divided and toothed, marbled matt light and mid green above and shiny light green below, and open-funnel-shaped soft pink flowers, 2.5-3cm across, with large white centres and a network of fine purple veins, from midsummer to early 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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
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, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toS Japan, Korea
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light shade in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil
PruningNo pruning required, but cutting back flowered stems and old leaves may encourage the growth of fresh leaves and flowers
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers outdoors as soon as seed is ripe or in spring, or by division in spring
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 a rust, downy mildews, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions