Overview
Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered 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 wallichianum pink-flowered 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 wallichianum pink-flowered is a clump-forming cultivar of the Geranium genus, known for its herbaceous perennial growth habit. This plant features light green, dissected foliage and produces loose clusters of pink flowers during summer and autumn. It thrives best in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soils and prefers a sheltered position with south, west, or east-facing aspects. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
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
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered 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 wallichianum pink-flowered
- 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 wallichianum pink-flowered?
Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered need?
Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered hardy in the UK?
Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Geranium wallichianum pink-flowered?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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