- Botanical Name
- Geranium psilostemon x endressii
- Family
- Geriaceae
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 20-40cm x 20-50cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots spread evenly below the soil. Space 20-50cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained is ideal.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish then only if rainfall is low during flowering. Plants take around four weeks to establish and should be watered regularly in this time.
- Fertiliser
- A well balanced fertiliser spring and summer.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers and foliage to tidy. Cut back after the first flush (around mid summer) and add some fertiliser to encourage a more prolific ‘second round’ of blooms and a more bushy habit.
- Notes
- Suitable for the front of garden beds, over walls, in pots or hanging baskets or rock gardens.
