Description: Add a touch of classic beauty and vibrant color to your garden with Geranium, commonly known as Crane’s-Bill. Celebrated for its charming flowers and hardy nature, this versatile perennial is perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers. Geraniums are easy to grow and provide a long-lasting display of blooms, making them a favorite among gardeners.
Features:
- Vibrant Blooms: Geraniums produce an abundance of bright, five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. The blossoms add a cheerful splash of color to any garden.
- Attractive Foliage: The plant's deeply lobed, green leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for the colorful flowers and remain attractive throughout the growing season.
- Hardy and Resilient: Geraniums are known for their toughness and ability to thrive in various conditions. They are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and can handle poor soil, making them ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
- Long Blooming Period: With proper care, Geraniums can bloom from late spring to fall, offering months of continuous color and beauty.
Care Instructions:
- Light: Crane’s-Bill thrives in full sunlight to partial shade. Aim for at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and blooming.
- Water: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, the plant is relatively drought tolerant.
- Soil: Plant in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Geraniums prefer slightly acidic to neutral pH levels.
- Fertilizer: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and prolific blooming.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back the plant after the first bloom to promote a second flush of flowers.
Dimensions:
- Height: Can grow up to 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) tall.
- Spread: Typically spreads 12-24 inches (30-60 cm).
Ideal For:
- Garden beds and borders
- Rock gardens and cottage gardens
- Containers and hanging baskets
- Ground cover for sunny or partially shaded areas
Additional Information:
- Botanical Name: Geranium spp.
- Common Name: Crane’s-Bill
- Family: Geraniaceae
Bring the timeless charm and enduring beauty of Geranium, or Crane’s-Bill, to your garden. Perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, this resilient and colorful perennial will add a touch of elegance and vibrancy to any outdoor space.