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Geranium brevicaule 'Porters Pass'
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A small mound-forming perennial, to around 15cm high, with rounded, lobed reddish-bronze leaves. Small white flowers are produced in summer, standing out against the dark foliage

Synonyms
Geranium sessiliflorum subsp. novae-zelandiae 'Porters Pass'
Geranium sessiliflorum subsp. novae-zelandiae red-leaved
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Bronze
Summer White Red Bronze
Autumn Red Bronze
Winter Red Bronze
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; will tolerate light shade but leaf colour is best in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Garden edging
Pruning

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

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae, geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews and virus diseases, and to powdery mildews in dry conditions

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