GERANIUM 'Storm Chaser'

Commonly known as Cranesbill

Lilac flowers with a dramatic dark magenta purple eye. Good ground cover in shade
  • Deciduous
    Soft, greyish, lobed foliage
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    50cm (20in)
  • Ground cover
    These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Mound-forming perennial with a spreading habit. Attractive, almost black veins radiate from the central eye.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

GERANIUM 'Storm Chaser'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    G. traversii x G. procurrens x G. lambertii. A good, low-maintenance groundcover plant. Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Vine weevils, slugs, snails. Viruses, downy mildew. Powdery mildew in dry conditions
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. UK. Alan Bremner, Orkney
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    3.5cm (1¼in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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30cm (12in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  50cm (20in)
 

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