Asphodel cranesbill Geranium asphodeloides

ABOUT
G. asphodeloides is a spreading deciduous perennial to 40cm tall, with small, rounded, deeply lobed leaves and profuse white or light pink flowers 2cm wide, with conspicuous magenta veins on the rounded petals, in early summer
About this plant
Names
Family
Geraniaceae
Synonyms
asphodel cranesbill
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Ground Cover Flower borders and beds Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Cottage & Informal Garden Rock Garden Gravel Garden
Propogation
Divide between early autumn and early spring or increase by basal cuttings in early or mid-spring. Propagate by seed as soon as ripe or in spring
Pests
May be damaged by vine weevil larvae, Geranium sawfly larvae, capsid bug, slugs and snails
Diseases
Downy mildew and a virus are occasional problems. Powdery mildew in dry conditions may be troublesome