Geranium x oxonianum 'Pink Lace' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Trailing, Carpet-forming

Overview

Geranium x oxonianum 'Pink Lace' 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 'Pink Lace' 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 'Pink Lace' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Geranium genus, known for its clump-forming and mat-forming habit. This plant features light to bright green, dissected foliage and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, favouring moist but well-drained, neutral soils such as sandy, loamy, or clay types. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland beds, and containers, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and flowers in spring and summer. Like other geraniums, it is adaptable and undemanding, growing well in moderately fertile soil.

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 'Pink Lace' 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 'Pink Lace'

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 'Pink Lace'?

Geranium x oxonianum 'Pink Lace' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Geranium x oxonianum 'Pink Lace' need?

Geranium x oxonianum 'Pink Lace' 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.