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Geranium palmatum
Plant

Geranium palmatum

Hand Geranium

Planted in 1 show garden on GardensDB.

1
Garden
1
Designer
0
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.5–1 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H3. Half hardy Half hardy, unheated glasshouse or mild winter (-5°C to 1°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

1 garden

  • A red brick path leads through a contemporary show garden featuring Corten steel retaining walls, drought-tolerant planting, and a red corrugated metal cabin in the distance.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    The Hospitalfield Arts Garden
    Nigel Dunnett
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designer 1