Geranium renardii explained

Geranium renardii is a species of hardy flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Geranium, in the family Geraniaceae. It is native to the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. Growing to 30cm (10inches) tall and broad, it has palmate leaves and pale pink flowers striped violet.[1] This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] [3] It grows well in sunny positions or shade both and well drained soils.

The Latin specific epithet renardii honours the Russian naturalist Charles Claude Renard (1809-1886).[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 1405332964. 1136.
  2. Web site: RHS Plant Selector Geranium renardii AGM / RHS Gardening . Apps.rhs.org.uk . 14 July 2020.
  3. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 42 . Royal Horticultural Society . 1 March 2018.
  4. Book: Harrison, Lorraine . RHS Latin for Gardeners . 2012 . Mitchell Beazley . United Kingdom . 184533731X .