About
A perennial with divided, lobed leaves that are soft and silvery green. Flowers in spring and early summer are a magenta pink, with an inner halo of white and a black 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
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationRequires sharp drainage and full sun to thrive
PruningDeadhead to encourage more flowering. Cut down at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings in early spring as division of this hybrid is difficult
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free