About
A medium-sized, deciduous perennial with divided and toothed leaves. It is a native of woodland and meadows. Flowers are borne in May and June and are generally violet-blue with a white centre.
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, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationBest in moist soil but will grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. For full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but may be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, but may be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews