Geranium Ann Folkard - AGM

Geranium Ann Folkard - AGM

Experience the unique beauty of Geranium Ann Folkard, a stunning variety of Cranesbill with magenta flowers and striking yellow foliage. This plant is perfect for semi-shade to full sun, creating a vibrant display in any garden. Named after O.G. Folkard in 1974, this natural hybrid between Geranium psilostemon and Geranium procurens has a large habit and forms a spreading mound of golden foliage. Unlike other varieties, it does not root from spreading stems, making it non-invasive.

• Height: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1m, with a sprawling, tumbling habit, non spreading, dies back to  tight clump
• Foliage Colour: Bright yellow in spring fading to a paler yellow/green
• Flower Colour: Pink/purple flowers with black centers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
• Position: Full Sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H7 (-15 and lower)
• Type: Deciduous, Herbaceous perennial

With a height of 50cm and a spread of 1m, this herbaceous perennial is easily maintained and has a sprawling, tumbling habit. The foliage starts off bright yellow in spring and fades to a paler yellow/green, while the flowers are a beautiful pink/purple with black centers. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Once established in a sheltered spot, it is hardy (H7) and will come back year after year.

Geraniums are divided into two types: Greenhouse Geraniums (officially Pelargoniums) and hardy perennial Geraniums, also known as Cranes Bill. This variety falls into the latter category and is easy to grow, making it a great addition to any garden border. The Genus is vast, ranging from small alpines to large perennials. These plants are generally happy in most conditions, except for very wet and boggy areas. They mainly flower from spring to late summer and have a low growth habit, making them ideal for ground cover and the front of borders. For vigorous varieties, trim back after the first flowering to encourage regrowth and a second flowering. In winter, a good mulch will provide all the nutrients needed for a strong spring growth.