Geranium sylvaticum f. roseum — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium sylvaticum f. roseum 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 sylvaticum f. roseum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.

About

Geranium sylvaticum f. roseum is a cultivar of the Geranium genus, which includes a range of herbaceous perennials known for their rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and five-petalled flowers. This cultivar forms clumps and carpets with its light green to bright green foliage, suitable for growing in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soils. It thrives best in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H5. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it blooms in summer and can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Geranium sylvaticum f. roseum 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