Cyril Foster and Robin Moss are Geranium breeders and enthusiasts. Living in the picturesque town of Rothbury in Northumberland UK, Cyril is a keen gardener who is breeding and selecting Geraniums, growing about 200 to 300 seedlings annually in his garden. Cyril Foster has always been interested in growing hardy Geraniums particularly the species cinereum. Starting with Geranium cinereum Album, he introduced various other cultivars into his collection and began pollination of various plants. Through a selection process, he came up with ‘Queen of Hearts’, which is the culmination of 10 years work. In partnership with fellow Geranium enthusiast Robin Moss, the growing and breeding of Geraniums continues, ensuring a supply of new cultivars for the future. Their introductions include:
- Geranium ‘Black ‘n White’
Geranium ‘Hexham Velvet’
Geranium ‘Queen of Hearts’
Geranium ‘Red Admiral’
Geranium ‘Rothbury Gem’, ‘Rothbury Cherry’ and ‘Rothbury Red’