Geranium Anne Thomson - AGM

Geranium Anne Thomson - AGM

A real fine variety with deep pink flowers in spring and summer from large mounds of yellow foliage, perfect in semi-shade through to full sun. Geranium Anne Thomson is a unique hybrid from the same parents as G. Ann Folkard, but with smaller flowers, yellower leaves, and a more compact habit. The striking yellow foliage in spring creates a beautiful display, followed by long flowering stems with dark pink flowers and black centers. This hardy herbaceous perennial grows up to 50cm in height and has a spread of 1m.

• 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

Geraniums, also known as Crane's Bill, refer to two types of plants in general gardening - Greenhouse Geraniums (officially Pelargoniums) and hardy perennial Geraniums. This variety falls under 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 thrive in most conditions, except for very wet and boggy areas, and can tolerate full sun to semi-shade. They mainly flower from spring to late summer and have a low growth habit, making them ideal for ground cover and front of the border. For vigorous varieties, trimming back after the first flowering can encourage regrowth and a second flowering. In winter, a good mulch will provide the plant with all it needs to shoot away in the spring.

This Geranium Anne Thomson is grown in a 2 Litre pot and is a deciduous, herbaceous perennial. Its bright yellow foliage in spring fades to a paler yellow/green, while its flowers are a beautiful pink/purple with black centers. It prefers a moist, well-drained, sandy, loam soil and can thrive in full sun to partial shade. Once established in a sheltered spot, it is hardy (H7) and can withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees. Its sprawling, tumbling habit does not spread, and it dies back to a tight clump. With its unique characteristics and easy maintenance, this Geranium Anne Thomson is a must-have for any garden.