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Geranium incanum

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae

About this plant

G. incanum is a bushy, clump-forming species with semi-evergreen, finely-divided, aromatic leaves. Its flowers, borne in summer, are generally pink, but may vary with tones of blue or purple

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Performs best with good drainage and sunlight. Especially suitable for rockeries. Not fully hardy, but will regenerate from self-sown seed

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed or propagate by stem cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble-free, but may be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies

Diseases

May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Submerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years