Geranium nodosum

£4.50

Produces myriads of pink flowers whose pale centres are enlivened by thin crimson veins and pale blue stamens, all fluttering on thin dark stems above smooth, maple-shaped leaves. Good in shade or sun.

14 in stock (can be backordered)

Description

 

A very attractive, dry shade tolerant plant which will flower all summer and autumn.  The trumpet shaped lilac-pink flowers are held clear of glossy semi-evergreen foliage.  This cranesbill seeds about quite happily once established and is now considered a naturalised native.  This simply has to be the best shade-loving geranium, quickly making ground cover, even in drought conditions. Utterly reliable. G.nodosum is very easy to manage.  Remove old overwintered leaves in spring, tidying up any damaged by winter weather.  Propagate by division in spring or collect and sow seed.  Pest and disease resistant.

Position: Shade
Soil: Any
Rate of growth: Moderate
Flowering period: Late Spring
Hardiness: Hardy
Pot size: 9cm
Eventual height and spread: 40cm x 40cm