About
A spreading semi-evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, with mid-green leaves divided into five lobes. White flowers, flushed with pink, becoming rose pink with age, bloom in June and July.
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
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile soil that is not waterlogged, in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back flowered stems and old leaves to encourage fresh growth
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or by basal softwood cuttings taken in spring and rooted with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust, downy mildew, powdery mildews and a virus