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Herbaceous Perennial

Geranium thunbergii 'Jester's Jacket' (v)
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A semi-evergreen perennial, to around 25cm high, with trailing to ascending stems and rounded, lobed green leaves mottled with cream and pink. Loose sprays of small, deep pink flowers are produced in summer

Synonyms
Geranium thunbergii 'Confetti'
Geranium thunbergii variegatum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Cream Pink Variegated
Summer Pink Green Cream Pink Variegated
Autumn Green Cream Pink Variegated
Winter Green Cream Pink Variegated
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Geraniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Trailing
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in dappled or afternoon shade, but will tolerate most soils and positions unless waterlogged

Propagation

Propagate by division or by basal softwood cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh growth

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae, geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews and virus diseases, and to powdery mildews in dry conditions

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