Geranium subcaulescens explained

Geranium subcaulescens (grey cranesbill) is a species of flowering plant in the geranium family Geraniaceae, that is native to Italy, Turkey and the Balkans. A low, mounded evergreen perennial, it typically grows to 8inches tall by more than 11inches broad, with grey-green orbicular and lobed leaves, and masses of bright magenta pink flowers with black centres in summer.[1]

It requires sharp drainage, so is suitable for cultivation in a rock garden, or as an under-planting groundcover with larger plants such as roses.[2] Numerous cultivars have been selected. The species G. subcaulescens,[3] and the cultivars 'Giuseppii' [4] and 'Splendens' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5] [6]

The Latin specific epithet subcaulescens means "with a small stem".[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geranium subcaulescens . Missouri Botanical Garden . 5 September 2019.
  2. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 1405332964. 1136.
  3. Web site: RHS Plantfinder - Geranium subcaulescens . 1 March 2018.
  4. Web site: Geranium subcaulescens 'Guiseppii' . RHS . 13 July 2020.
  5. Web site: Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens'. Royal Horticultural Society. 13 July 2020.
  6. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 42 . Royal Horticultural Society . 1 March 2018.
  7. Book: Harrison, Lorraine. RHS Latin for gardeners. 2012. Mitchell Beazley. United Kingdom. 9781845337315. 224.