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Geranium × cantabrigiense | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Geranium × cantabrigiense

Geranium × cantabrigiense

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial producing stems to 40cm high and green, aromatic divided foliage which can turn reddish-bronze in autumn. Clusters of small, pink flowers are produced above the foliage in spring and then sporadically until autumn. Its size and long-flowering season make it a useful subject for growing in pots..

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained soil and a position in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings or division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingTrailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years