Cranesbill Mavis Simpson

A very pretty cranesbill discovered at Kew and named for one of the gardeners, Geranium Mavis Simpson is a low, spreading, mat-forming, semi-evergreen, herbaceous perennial. The lobed, rounded leaves are grey-green and downy, giving a silvery effect, and persist well into winter in milder areas. From June to October, flat, single, rose-pink flowers with darker veins and a silvery sheen are borne, set off beautifully by the foliage; the flowers are very good for bees. The stems spread widely, but are not invasive, as they don’t root in. Cranesbill Mavis Simpson holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Early summer to late autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 8” (20cm) Spread: 18” (45cm)