Overview
Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' is a mound-forming, spreading, carpet-forming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with rounded, palmately lobed, often aromatic foliage. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens, ground cover and cottage gardens. It is native to Himalayas.
About
Geranium wallichianum is a species of hardy flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Geranium, family Geraniaceae. It is native to the Himalayas.
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About the genus
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums, hardy geraniums, or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Geranium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- full sun
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Mound-forming, Spreading, Carpet-forming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Rounded, Palmately lobed, Often aromatic
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Rock gardens, Ground cover, Cottage gardens
- Native to
- Himalayas
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne'?
Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' need?
Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' grow?
Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' hardy in the UK?
Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Geranium wallichianum 'Mary-Anne'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
More in the Geranium genus
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