More about the plant below:
Geranium macrorrhizum root geranium
category : perennials
position : sun, partial shade, shade
height : 30-40 cm
frost resistance : down to -30 ° C
soil reaction : neutral, slightly acidic, slightly alkaline
soil preferences : fertile, permeable; very tolerant
watering : medium
color of leaves / needles : green
color of flowers : pink, white, purple
habit : upright, clumpy
flowering period : May-June
seeding : spring
reproduction : division of clumps, shoot cuttings, sowing
leaf durability : semi evergreen
application : beds, ground cover, rockeries
tempo growth : quick
Root geranium - silhouette
Root geranium has decorative leaves that are green also in winter. Various varieties are available, incl. with pink and white-pink flowers ('Spessart' variety in the photo).Geranium blooms from May to July.The flower heads resemble a stork's beak. In autumn, the plants take on a striking red-yellow color.
Development of the root geranium
Geranium reaches a height of 30 cm. The rhizome that spreads quickly forms a dense carpet.
Root geranium - position
Root geranium grows well in sunny, semi-shaded and shady places.Adapts well to both dry and slightly moist ground, but nevertheless grows best in semi-shaded positions, under the canopy of trees or shrubs.
Root geranium reproduction
Perennial can be propagated in spring or after flowering by dividing the root ball. The cuttings should be the size of a fist.The second, alternative way is to reproduce from the root pieces.For this purpose, uncover the roots, cut off a small part of them and plant them in the target position.
Root geranium care
Root geranium is a hardy perennial, it does not require care. As a rule, it is enough to trim it just above the ground in spring.
Root geranium - application
Root geranium can be grown both in small groups and in large carpet plantings.Due to the early vegetation, and then long-lasting nice leaves, it works very well in border plantings closing flowerbeds.It works well in combination with, for example, algae.
Tip
Root geranium has a rather strong smell. Some people believe that it works as a deterrent to dogs and cats.
