Cranesbill

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

In its original form, the spotted geranium originates from the northeastern regions of America. It grows there in sparse, light forests. In the garden, therefore, it will suit beds in the undergrowth of taller shrubs accompanied by native woodland perennials and grasses. The cultivar Chatto has soft pink flowers; the deep green leaves are deeply cut and palmately divided.

In its original form, the spotted geranium originates from the northeastern regions of America. It grows there in sparse, light forests. In the garden, therefore, it will suit beds in the undergrowth of taller shrubs accompanied by native woodland perennials and grasses. Strikingly colored cultivars, such as the Geranium Espresso, are also suitable for growing in containers. In addition to the bronze-brown color of the leaves, autumn coloring in fiery red tones is added.

Cambridge cranesbill is an indispensable perennial for anyone looking for a reliable and beautiful ground cover plant. It originally arose by crossing mountain species from the region of southern Europe and the Balkans, and therefore it is naturally very hardy. It will thrive wonderfully in sun and partial shade and is content with regular, well-drained, and loamy soil. It quickly forms dense carpets of aromatic green leaves, which remain green throughout the season in milder winters. The customer will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted straight to the prepared spot in the garden. Upright stems with tiny flowers start to grow from the dense foliage from May to July. The Lohfelden cultivar stands out with delicate white flowers decorated with interesting pink veining. It is excellent as a border for walkways or underplanting beneath taller shrubs. Although the plant grows to a height of around thirty centimeters, its flowers are very well suited for cutting into a vase. The cranesbill is completely undemanding, does not suffer from diseases, and easily handles even severe frosts.

'Hocus Pocus' is a fascinating variety of meadow cranesbill that catches the eye at first glance with its burgundy to bronze-colored leaves. This native European species naturally grows in humous meadows, which is the source of its incredible adaptability. For healthy growth, it appreciates loamy soil and a sunny or partially shaded location. It is an ideal perennial for beginners, requires no complex care, is pest-free, and handles frosts below minus thirty degrees. In the flower bed, it works as a great underplanting plant that complements other perennials or ornamental grasses beautifully. In summer, it blooms with bright blue flowers that reliably attract butterflies and bees. With its compact height, it is suitable for the foreground of plantings. The customer will receive a healthy grown seedling in a pot, which after transplanting just needs to be provided with an airy location, naturally preventing the possible occurrence of powdery mildew.

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 Album cultivar, as one of the few bloody cranesbills, can handle even slight shade. The leaves turn yellow tones in autumn.

Geranium 'Karen Wouters' forms neat and relatively dense clumps. The leaves are green, finely palmately divided, and hairy. Flowers are light lavender-pink with darker purple veining.

Are you looking for an ideal perennial for partial shade that does not require complex care and yet blooms for almost half the year? Knotted cranesbill is a rewarding plant whose home is the shady forest edges and mountain meadows of Europe. We supply a strong, grown seedling in a pot, which you simply plant in a permanent place with loamy, well-draining soil. It grows reliably and, thanks to its vitality, resists potential diseases and pests. Frost resistance down to minus twenty-three degrees Celsius guarantees longevity without the need for winter protection. At an ideal spacing of seven to nine plants per square meter, it can gradually create a solid carpet of green leaves. From spring to autumn, the bed is decorated with a flood of delicate flowers transitioning from light purple to pink. Due to their great fragility, they are not intended for cutting into vases or for drying, but they will show off their beauty fully right in the garden. Here they become a magnet for pollinators and bring life to shady areas.

The Wood Cranesbill is characterized by a sparser, clump-forming growth. It has deeply lobed leaves that form a background for pure white flowers. It is well suited for contrasting plantings with dark-leaved species.

Penciled cranesbill is a reliable, long-lived perennial that will bring life to the shadier corners of your garden. It grows naturally in light forests and on the edges of thickets in southern Europe, where it seeks out well-draining, humus-rich soils. From May to September, it forms delicate cup-shaped flowers in shades of pure white and pinkish lilac. Although it is not suitable for cutting into a vase or for drying, it reliably works in the flowerbed as an undemanding undergrowth plant beneath taller trees or shrubs. It will create a closed cover here with a height of thirty to fifty centimeters. It reliably attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators, and thanks to its ability to self-seed, it gradually and naturally thickens the planting. It is completely maintenance-free, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and easily survives winters with temperatures well below freezing. You will receive from us a healthy and well-rooted seedling in a pot, which you simply plant directly in its permanent semi-shady location.