Geranium riversleainum ‘Mavis Simpson’, 2L
The hardy cranesbill, Geranium ‘Mavis Simpson ' is easy to grow, bearing a profusion of rose pink, saucer-shaped flowers with lilac veining and paler centres, amid grey green foliage. A vigorous grower, it quickly forms drifts of trailing stems, making a wonderful groundcover.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 30cm (11in) x 100cm (3ft 3in) in 2-5 years
Features
The hardy cranesbill, Geranium ‘Mavis Simpson ' is easy to grow, bearing a profusion of rose pink, saucer-shaped flowers with lilac veining and paler centres, amid grey green foliage. A vigorous grower, it quickly forms drifts of trailing stems, making a wonderful groundcover.
Ideal for filling gaps in the border, it looks particularly good beneath roses. Bees and other pollinators are drawn to the flowers, which bloom over several months. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
- Flowers: May - September
- Hardy
- Semi evergreen
- Moist, well-drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Deadhead regularly to encourage flowering. In autumn to late winter cut back withered stems.