Geranium macrorrhizum 'Lohfelden'
big-root cranesbill 'Lohfelden'
A herbaceous perennial, 20cm high, spreading by rhizomes, with semi-evergreen, aromatic, lobed green leaves, which turn orange and red in autumn, and flowers 2.5cm across with petals which appear almost white but are very pale pink with darker pink veins, and dark pink anthers and stigmas, from late spring to early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red Green | |||
| Winter | Orange Red Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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 full sun or shade in well-drained soil; excellent for ground-cover
Propagation
Propagate by division or by rhizome cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to by capsid bug, geranium sawfly, vine weevil, slugs and snails but generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust, a downy mildew, leafy gall, and virus diseases; may also be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions but generally disease-free
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