Overview
Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' 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 x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds and containers.
About
Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing, and carpet-forming habit. This cultivar features light green, bright green, silvery, dissected, and patterned foliage, adding visual interest in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-, west-, or east-facing, sheltered aspects and prefers moist but well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers.
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
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' 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 x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea'
- 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 x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea'?
Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' need?
Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' hardy in the UK?
Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Geranium x oxonianum 'Iced Green Tea'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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