Geranium × magnificum 'Alan Mayes'
A vigorous clump-forming herbaceous perennial with mid-green deeply lobed hairy leaves and stems. In spring and summer it produces a succession of large cup-shaped blue flowers with dark purple veining. In autumn the leaves flush red.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 on a range of soil types in sun to part-shade.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring and by basal softwood cuttings in early to mid spring using bottom heat.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back flowered stems to the base after flowering is finished. In autumn to late winter cut back withered stems.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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