Geranium (Cinereum Group) Rothbury Gem ('Gerfos') (PBR)
cranesbill
Brightening the front of a sunny border with cheerful colour, this compact hardy geranium forms a neat carpet of soft grey-green foliage that looks attractive throughout the growing season.
Perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, edging paths or tumbling gently over walls, Geranium Rothbury Gem is an easy-going perennial that earns its place in even the smallest spaces. From late spring, delicate pale pink flowers open above the foliage, each one finely marked with rich magenta veins and a striking deep red eye, creating a beautiful contrast against the silvery leaves.
Flowering continues well into summer, with repeat flushes often appearing if spent blooms are removed. Its low, mat-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for adding long-lasting colour, softening hard landscaping and filling gaps in well-drained, sunny planting schemes.
Perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, edging paths or tumbling gently over walls, Geranium Rothbury Gem is an easy-going perennial that earns its place in even the smallest spaces. From late spring, delicate pale pink flowers open above the foliage, each one finely marked with rich magenta veins and a striking deep red eye, creating a beautiful contrast against the silvery leaves.
Flowering continues well into summer, with repeat flushes often appearing if spent blooms are removed. Its low, mat-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for adding long-lasting colour, softening hard landscaping and filling gaps in well-drained, sunny planting schemes.
How to care for Geranium (Cinereum Group) Rothbury Gem ('Gerfos') (PBR):
This cranesbill is a tough, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in very well-drained soil and full sun, making it ideal for rock gardens, gravel planting, borders, and wildlife-friendly schemes. Its neat, low-growing habit, deeply lobed foliage and vibrant magenta-pink flowers provide a long season of interest.
Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little watering, although occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods will help maintain health growth and encourage flowering.
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage further blooms. After the main flowering period, lightly trim back any untidy growth to help maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh foliage.
In autumn, avoid heavy pruning; simply remove any damaged or tired growth and leave the remaining foliage to provide winter interest and shelter for wildlife.
Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little watering, although occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods will help maintain health growth and encourage flowering.
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage further blooms. After the main flowering period, lightly trim back any untidy growth to help maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh foliage.
In autumn, avoid heavy pruning; simply remove any damaged or tired growth and leave the remaining foliage to provide winter interest and shelter for wildlife.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.15m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
