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Dense carpets of fresh green leaves and delicate pastel flowers make Cantabrigiense cranesbill Biokovo a great choice for any garden. This resilient natural species has its original distribution area in the Croatian Biokovo mountains, where it had to adapt to harsher conditions, so it will easily handle frosts reaching minus twenty-eight degrees here. In the garden, it will benefit most from partial shade or full sun and standard well-draining loamy soil. As a versatile groundcover perennial, it quickly overgrows empty spaces and brings an extra bonus, as its aromatic foliage does not drop in milder winters. The flowers appear on upright stems from May to July, and the plant does not suffer from diseases or pests. The flowers are delicately white with a pink tinge and are adorned with striking purple stamens, which reliably attract bees. A carefully grown seedling in a pot will arrive from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the flowerbed. In addition, you can cut the flowers for a vase for various smaller floristic arrangements, where they will reliably bring joy for about five to seven days.

A unique cultivar of hardy geranium. An exceptionally long flowering period from May to November. The flowers are violet-blue. Suitable for beds and containers. If growth becomes too vigorous, it can be cut back; it will soon regrow and bloom profusely again. It is frost-hardy, yet it is good to protect it in winter with a light covering of brushwood.

Bloody cranesbill is a vigorous and undemanding perennial suitable for sunny spots. In addition to the flowers, the finely divided leaves have ornamental value, coloring up spectacularly in autumn. Elsbeth stands out with deep purple-pink flowers and red autumn foliage in sunny locations.

Cantabrigiense cranesbill Cambridge is an invaluable perennial that will reliably conjure up a dense and fragrant green carpet in the garden. It naturally originates from the crossing of mountain species coming from the Balkans and Southern Europe. Because of this, it is exceptionally tough and adaptable. It thrives best in full sun or partial shade, where it is perfectly happy with standard well-draining loamy soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that handles summer droughts and severe frosts wonderfully. From the received potted seedling, a compact cushion growing to a height of thirty centimeters will soon grow after transplanting. It will serve as a versatile groundcover perennial. From May to July, striking purple-pink flowers on upright stems emerge from the aromatic foliage. The garden will come alive thanks to them, as they reliably attract bees and butterflies. The flowers are also great for cutting into summer bouquets, where they beautifully complement other species. The Cambridge variety will also delight you with a beautiful autumn transformation. With the arrival of cold days, the green leaves change to impressive red tones. It does not suffer from pests or diseases, and caring for it is a joy even for beginners.

Oxford Geranium is a vigorously growing perennial suitable for creating dense covers. It is an ideal plant for naturalistic gardens. It tolerates partial shade between trees and shrubs well. The cultivar Rose Claire blooms pink and belongs to the lower-growing representatives of its species. Plants are usually 30–40 cm tall.

Geranium sanguineum is a vital and undemanding perennial suitable for sunny places. Besides the flowers, the finely divided leaves, which also take on impressive colors in autumn, have ornamental value. The cultivar Album, as one of the few Geranium sanguineum, can handle slight shading. The leaves turn into yellow tones in autumn.

The original natural species comes from the Caucasus. The Philippe Vapelle cultivar is valuable for its evergreen and distinctive gray leaves. It combines excellently with drought-loving and gray-leaved perennials and grasses. It spreads via rhizomes and forms dense velvety carpets over time. The flowers are large, blue-violet with darker veining. It is suitable for rock gardens, troughs, and tolerates hot flowerbed edges.

Geranium Wargrave Pink is an energetically growing geranium cultivar with a very long flowering period. The flowers are pink and appear from May until August. It needs plenty of space, and once it roots well, it can spread into wide clumps and effectively cover the ground. On suitable sites, it can even self-seed and is suitable for naturalistic gardens.

A clump-forming species of hardy geranium. It has deep green, deeply lobed leaves. Upright stems bear double blue-violet flowers. A hardy and long-lived plant in good conditions.

Cambridge cranesbill Saint Ola is an absolutely undemanding perennial that quickly forms dense carpets of aromatic green leaves. This species was created by natural crossing and tolerates various conditions very well. It thrives in sun and partial shade and is content with regular loamy and well-drained soil. It works excellently as a ground cover plant that suppresses weed growth. In mild winters, its leaves stay green throughout the entire season. With a height of up to thirty-five centimeters, it beautifully edges flower beds or undergrowth beneath shrubs. Even beginners can playfully handle its cultivation. The plant is frost-hardy down to minus twenty-eight degrees and does not suffer from pests or diseases. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant straight into the garden. The Saint Ola variety is vigorous and blooms from May to July. White to pinkish flowers emerge from the foliage. These are great for cutting into summer bouquets, to which they add a romantic touch.

A clump-forming species of hardy geranium. Originally a native perennial with striking flowers. Upright flowering stems up to 50 cm tall grow from a clump of deep green, deeply lobed leaves. A hardy and long-lived plant in good conditions. The Azure Skies cultivar has double azure-blue flowers.

A clump-forming species of hardy geranium. High upright stems with double flowers in a soft violet-blue color grow from a clump of deep green, deeply lobed leaves. In good conditions, it is a hardy and long-lived plant. After the first wave of flowering, it is recommended to cut it back and water it; it will regrow and set buds again. Despite the double flowers, this cultivar attracts plenty of bees and butterflies. Excellent resistance in drier conditions is also reported.

A clump-forming species of hardy geranium. The original species is a native perennial with striking blue flowers. The garden cultivar Midnight Reiter also meets this description, but the leaves have an unusual dark wine-purple color.

Oxford Geranium is a vigorously growing perennial suitable for creating dense covers. It is an ideal plant for naturalistic gardens. It tolerates partial shade between trees and shrubs well. The cultivar Claridge Druce is suitable for use in larger areas due to its energetic growth. The flowers are pink with delicate purple veins.

The bloody cranesbill is a vigorous and undemanding perennial suitable for sunny places. Besides the flowers, the finely divided leaves have ornamental value, additionally coloring effectively in autumn. The cute cup-shaped flowers of the smaller Apfelblüte cultivar really resemble apple blossoms in shape and color. The soft pink color is highlighted by darker veins and contrasts beautifully with the dark green leaves. Furthermore, they turn fiery red in autumn.

A garden cultivar created by crossing the Himalayan geranium and our native meadow geranium. Its great advantage is the large blue flowers that appear from May and throughout the summer. It creates wide cushion-like clumps, and its leaves turn warm orange-red tones in autumn.

A clump-forming species of geranium. Originally a native perennial with striking blue flowers in the natural species. Upright flowering stems up to 50 cm tall grow from a clump of rich green, deeply cut leaves. In good conditions, it is a hardy and long-lived plant. The Striatum cultivar, sometimes also referred to as Splish Splash. The white flowers look as if splashed with blue paint. The intensity of the coloring can vary; purely white and purely blue flowers may appear on the plant. At home in your flower beds, select those with the most blue markings and propagate them further by dividing the clumps to maintain the color variety.

The Dusky Cranesbill grows in wetter meadows and light forests. The leaves of the 'Samobor' cultivar are divided, with brownish-purple spots at the notches. Flowers are in a dark bordeaux shade. It sprouts early in the spring and spreads into dense carpets. Suitable for naturalistic plantings.

A clump-forming species of geranium. Originally a native perennial with striking blue flowers in the natural species. Upright flowering stems up to 50 cm tall grow from a clump of rich green, deeply cut leaves. In good conditions, it is a hardy and long-lived plant. An exception among the commonly blue-flowering meadow cranesbills. Rose Queen has soft pastel pink flowers with darker veining.

Cambridge cranesbill is a very hardy hybrid of native mountain species, bringing enormous vitality and adaptability to our gardens. It grows best in sunny or partially shaded spots in well-drained loamy soil, where it can quickly form continuous carpets of aromatic green leaves. Moreover, these leaves do not drop in milder winters, giving you a green flower bed all year round. It is an exceptionally undemanding perennial that even beginner growers can easily handle. The plant does not suffer from any diseases or pests and easily withstands harsh frosts dropping to minus twenty-eight degrees. In garden design, it acts as an absolutely reliable ground cover perennial that naturally prevents weed establishment thanks to its dense growth. It stands out beautifully in the front lines of perennial beds, along pathways, or as an undergrowth beneath taller shrubs and trees, where other plants often struggle. From May to July, upright stems bearing tiny flowers rise above the carpet of leaves. You can add the flowering stems to fresh summer bouquets, giving them lightness and an interesting texture. You will receive directly a strong and grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to carefully transplant into the garden and watch as it gradually spreads. If you keep the recommended spacing of thirty centimeters, your flower bed will soon be beautifully filled out. The Berggarten variety is popular among growers precisely for its ability to form exceptionally dense stands and maintain a compact shape. Another great advantage of this cultivar is the vibrant color of its flowers, which transitions from deep pink to purple. With an overall height between twenty-five and thirty-five centimeters, it will fit into any space and become a completely maintenance-free yet very prominent feature of your planting.