Geranium (Cinereum Group) Rothbury Gem ('Gerfos'PBR)
cranesbill [Rothbury Gem]
Has low-growing, forming dense cushions of rounded grey-green leaves, to 12cm high, spreading to 30cm. Pink flowers with darker veins and deep red-magenta eyes, to 4cm across, start appearing in late spring, and may rebloom at times all summer
Synonyms
Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Gerfos'PBRGeranium cinereum 'Gerfos'
see moreGeranium cinereum Rothbury Gem
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Performs best with good drainage and sunlight. Effective ground cover plant
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Pests
May be susceptble to vine weevil, capsid bug and sawflies
Diseases
May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews
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