Geranium

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Geranium
Hardy Geraniums are one of the largest groups of flowering garden plants. There are Geraniums suitable for just about any position in the garden, from dark, dry shade through to hot, dry scree. We offer a wide range of hardy Geraniums suitable for the shady border or woodland garden. Geraniums offer much in that they flower in Summer whilst most plants for shade are Spring flowering. Some Geraniums are native and all those listed thrive in UK garden conditions and are very adaptable.
Pest and diseases on hardy geraniums are usually not a problem, some will get late Summer mildew and they can be effected by vine weevil larvae if you have a real problem. They are usually vigorous enough to grow through any problems. Cutting back will lead to a second flush of flowers.

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Geranium maculatum 'Chatto'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

Clear pearly pink flowers held well clear of the fingered leaves. Normal through to boggy soils with or without shade. Previously given as 'Beth Chatto', but the wonderful late Beth said 'nothing to do with her'. A lovely import from the States, seems they have their own Chatto!

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Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial shade
Flowering season: May to June

Coffee coloured foliage with pink flowers. Likes a humus rich, moist soil.

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Geranium phaeum 'Blue Shadow'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: April to May

A good relatively large flowered blue flowered form. Quite early to flower which is a bonus.

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Geranium phaeum 'Charles Perrin'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

A brightl form of the easy Geranium phaeum, good for brightening up a shady spot with lavender-purple flowers in late Spring.

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Geranium phaeum 'Lily Lovell'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

A fine and much admired phaeum form with quite exquisite purple grey flowers.

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Geranium phaeum 'Lisa'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

A mid green leaf with a pretty pale centre with dark maroon coloured flowers. An unusual, easy and delightful Geranium.

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Geranium phaeum 'Raven'

Pot size: 9cm
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

A lovely form with plain pale green leaves and dark raven purple-black flowers.

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Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

A wonderful Geranium with fabulous dark zoned foliage with deep, dark burgundy purple flowers. Very good in dry shade. A real garden favorite and very obliging too!

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Geranium phaeum 'Waterer's Blue'

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 60cm (24in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

A pale blue selection, sometimes lavender blue sometimes ice blue once established. From the Somerset garden of Rozanne Waterer, who's first name tells of another Geranium from the same garden.

A vigorous form ideal in dry shade, but happy anywhere.

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Geranium sylvaticum 'Mayflower' AGM

Pot size: 1 Litre
Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
Growing condition: Partial - full shade
Flowering season: May to June

A very lovely form, late May flowering and intermittently later. Native to the UK and most of temperate Europe. This is a large flowered form with blue/purple flowers with a white centre.

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