
There are well over 400 species in the genus geranium, and so when it comes to choosing one for that precious spot in your
The Latin ‘sylvaticum’ means ‘of woodland’. It therefore follows that my special plant today is very tolerant of shade, it is indeed its preferred spot; the plentiful, pure white flowers are held well above the fresh green divided leaves, lighting up any dark corner. Its habit is noticeably upright, it is clump forming and easy to grow. After flowering, try cutting the whole plant back and you might get a second crop.
A word about the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of
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