Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Eye marked
Growth Habit
Spreading clumps
Bloom Season
Spring summer
Flavour Profile
Not edible
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
30–50 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
4–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
30–40 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Geranium ocellatum different from common garden geraniums?
What makes Geranium ocellatum different from common garden geraniums?
It belongs to the hardy cranesbill group and is valued for its natural growth habit and ornamental flowers rather than bedding displays.
Can it be planted beneath small shrubs?
Can it be planted beneath small shrubs?
Yes. It blends well beneath shrubs where filtered sunlight and well-drained soil are available.
Which companion plants pair well with this geranium?
Which companion plants pair well with this geranium?
Salvias, catmint, heucheras, and ornamental grasses create balanced perennial borders.
Does it spread gently over time?
Does it spread gently over time?
Healthy plants gradually form attractive clumps that fill planting spaces without becoming invasive.
Can it soften the edges of pathways?
Can it soften the edges of pathways?
Yes. Its rounded growth habit makes it suitable for edging borders and walkways.
Do pollinators visit the flowers?
Do pollinators visit the flowers?
The blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.