Geranium x oxonianum 'Diane's Treasure'
A Conservation Scheme Plant
Date Introduced
2019
Introduced by
Hampshire Group
Reason for Inclusion
Chance seedling found by Mrs Diane Sutton in Southport, Lancashire growing in a copse and named after Diane by Mrs A. Cutts and registered in 2002. Trialled by Trevor Bath at his nursery in Surrey and given to other HPS members.
Verification
HPS Hampshire Group
Brief description of plant
Clump-forming evergreen perennial.
Height x Spread
60cm x 60cm
Flowers
Salmon-pink flowers have 5 separated petals. Flowers almost continually.
Foliage
Neat clump of mid-green toothed and lobed leaves.
Flowering Time
May - July
Soil type
Any soil.
Aspect
Sun or part-shade.
Pests and diseases
Generally no problems.
Cultivation
Cut back hard after main flowering to encourage growth of new leaves and flowers.
Propagation
Divide established clumps.