Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Geranium 'Elke' is an extremely pretty, low-growing cranesbill, forming masses of small, dark pink flowers in contrast with deeply divided foliage. It's perfect for growing at the front of borders or next to garden paths, where it will quickly form a dense carpet, from which its flowers spill out.

In autumn the green foliage turns red before falling. For best results grow Geranium 'Elke' in well-drained but moist soil in partial shade. It becomes drought tolerant with age.

Plant calendar

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Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyesyesyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyes
Pruneyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Geranium ‘Elke’ and wildlife

Geranium ‘Elke’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Geranium ‘Elke’ poisonous?

Geranium ‘Elke’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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