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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Geranium incanum
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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

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Geraniaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi 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

Correct

Plant range
S. Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed or propagate by stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

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

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

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