Geranium × riversleaianum Jean Armour

Geranium × riversleaianum Jean Armour

A low growing variety with a summer flowering period, Geranium × riversleaianum Jean Armour is a unique and beautiful addition to any garden. Its attractive fine pale green foliage forms a small mound in spring, from which lovely open pink flowers bloom. This hardy perennial is easily maintained at a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m, making it a versatile choice for any garden.

• Height: Easily maintained to 0.5m 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
• Foliage Colour: Mid green
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Flowering Season: Summer and autumn
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H6 (-15 and below)
• Type: Herbaceous Perennial

The foliage of Geranium × riversleaianum Jean Armour is a mid green colour, providing a lovely contrast to the delicate pink flowers. This plant is known for its long flowering season, blooming in summer and continuing into autumn. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy, loam, chalk, and clay. It can also be planted in full sun to partial shade.

Geraniums are a popular choice for gardeners, and this particular variety is a hardy perennial that is fully hardy once established. It is classified as H6, meaning it can withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees and below. It is available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, so you can choose the size that best suits your needs.

The Geranium genus is vast, with a range of plants from small alpines to large perennials. Geranium × riversleaianum Jean Armour falls into the latter category and is generally easy to grow. It is a great addition to any garden border, providing a low-growing ground cover that works well at the front of the border.

For vigorous varieties, it is recommended to trim back after the first flowering to encourage regrowth and a second round of blooms. In winter, the plant will die back, but a good mulch will provide all the nutrients it needs to shoot away in the spring. With its unique beauty and easy maintenance, Geranium × riversleaianum Jean Armour is a must-have for any garden.