About

A fertile and variable hybrid between G. Its habit is spreading and some would say, invasive. These are borne from late spring until early autumn. It has rounded, palmate leaves and pale to dark pink, medium-sized flowers, often veined. versicolor. endressii and G.

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, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7

Plant details

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming, Bushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesBedding displays, containers, gap filling.

Care notes

CultivationTolerant of a wide range of conditions. Its carpeting habit lends itself to ground cover. Seeds freely
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by seed and by division of rhizomes
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free