Geranium pyrenaicum

RHS Plant Profile
hedgerow cranesbill
hedgerow cranesbill RHS

Other common names

mountain cranesbill, mountain geranium

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A perennial, naturalised in the UK, reaching around 50cm in height from a central rosette of leaves. These rounded leaves are cut into lobes and the small flowers are purplish-pink or sometimes pale blue

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Suitable for wild gardens as will seed itself around. Can be found growing in meadows, roadsides, open woods and disturbed ground

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free