Geranium Mavis Simpson
Botanical name
Geranium x riversleaianum ‘Mavis Simpson’
Other names
Geranium ‘Mavis Simpson’
Genus
Geranium
Variety or Cultivar
‘Mavis Simpson’ _ ‘Mavis Simpson’ forms a mat of silver-grey foliage with bright pink flowers through the summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Magenta in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Capsid bug , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Remove stems once flowered and old leaves to encourage the production of new leaves and flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
Geranium x riversleaianum ‘Mavis Simpson’ (Geranium ‘Mavis Simpson’) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Cake decoration, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Rock, Roof terrace, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best planted in most moderately fertile soil (apart from waterlogged) in either full sun or partial shade. Shade is tolerated.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
