Erodium 'Caroline'
Storksbill
- Perennial
- 40-50 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Grey foliage
- Semi-evergreen
Compact, broadly growing form with gray-green, finely divided leaves and striking light pink flowers in summer.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - July |
| Flower colour | Light pink |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Dry |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious |
| Soil fertility | None to little, Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Erodium 'Caroline' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Erodium |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Common names |
NL: reigersbek EN: Storksbill |
| Breeder | John Anton Smith - Cheltenham |
| Origin | Hybrid |
