Geranium x oxonianum 'Fran's Star' (d)
A Conservation Scheme Plant
Date Introduced
2016
Introduced by
Worcestershire Group
Reason for Inclusion
Little known, but named in memory of Fran Varley, wife of first Worcs Group treasurer.
Verification
Bred by Crûg Farm Plants
Brief description of plant
Clump-forming evergreen perennial with attractively marked foliage.
Height x Spread
30cm x 40cm
Flowers
Semi-double ‘starry’ rose-pink flowers with darker veining carried on trailing stems.
Foliage
Mid-green with attractive dark markings .
Flowering Time
May - Sept
Soil type
Any soil.
Aspect
Part-shade
Pests and diseases
Generally no problems.
Cultivation
Tolerant of dry conditions, even under trees. Cut back after first flush of flowers to encourage longer flowering and tidy plant.
Propagation
Probably sterile (so no unwanted seedlings), but easy to propagate by division.