Geranium traversii var. elegans
A low-growing, herbaceous perennial, forming rosettes of lobed, mid-green, rounded foliage on stems 7.5-10cm (3-4in) high and 30cm (12in) across. In summer pale-pink, saucer-shaped flowers appear above the foliage. Its very low growth makes it ideal for use at the front of borders and in rockeries.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Unresolved
- Plant range
- New Zealand (Chatham Islands)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. For best growth and flowering, plant in full sun or partial shade.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, or take basal cuttings in early to mid-spring and root with bottom heat.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove spent flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. Remove old, dead foliage in spring before growth commences
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, geranium sawfly, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews and a virus
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