Geranium maculatum 'Beth Chatto'
spotted cranesbill 'Beth Chatto'
A vigorous herbaceous perennial which may form significant clumps. It has mid-green leaves and lilac-pink flowers
Synonyms
Geranium maculatum 'Chatto'Geranium × cantabrigiense 'Chatto'
see moreGeranium 'Chatto'
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Chatto'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring or division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug and geranium sawfly
Diseases
May be affected by downy mildews and powdery mildews
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