Hardy geranium
Common Name: Hardy geranium
Genus: Geranium
Cultivar: 'Patricia'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Moist
Height: 75cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
'Patricia' is one of the hundreds of hardy geraniums that Orkney farmer, Alan Bremner has raised in his garden. Named after Patricia Doughty, it is one of his best plants. It makes a large specimen, up to 75cm (30in) tall, with huge leaves. During the summer it produces eye-catching magenta flowers with star-shaped, dark-coloured centres.
Looks good with:
Hosta 'So Sweet'Lavandula stoechas
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