GERANIUM palmatum

Evergreen - 5-lobed, light-green basal leaves to 35cm (14in) long in rosettes.

Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - purple pink

Height - 1.2m (4ft)

Spread - 1.2m (4ft)

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennial. Flowers 3-4cm (1¼- 1½in) across on wiry stems.

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Full sun

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - can self-seed. Wildlife plant - insects

Pests & Diseases - vine weevil, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions.

Place of origin - Madeira.

Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped

Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil

Wildlife - Bee friendly

Rabbit Resistant