Geranium phaeum
Although not a showy plant this hardy geranium has considerable charm with its upright stems of sombre, almost black flowers. It is useful for planting under trees and shrubs because of its ability to grow in dry shade. It makes good-sized clumps ... [... more]
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Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina'
A compact hardy geranium that remains as a neat cushion, and will not smother choice neighbours in a well-drained border, rock garden or scree. From early to late summer the plants are covered with half inch wide bowl shaped pale pink flowers ... [... more]
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Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Purple'
As the name suggests this attractive hardy geranium is originally from Kashmir. It produces upward-facing, deep violet-purple flowers, veined with lilac-pink, in summer. While it is a little too rampant for confined spaces, it makes a useful ... [... more]
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Geranium renardii
Find out how to grow Geranium renardii Species: renardii Common Name: Hardy geranium Holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM), Geranium renardii is grown as much for its attractive foliage as it is for ... [... more]
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Cranesbill, Geranium
Hardy geraniums provide a long burst of summer flowers in a superb range of colours. There's at least one variety for all gardens, whether small, large, dry, damp or shady, and they mix well with all kinds of plants. Geraniums were brought to ... [... more]
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Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark'
This well-loved variety of hardy geranium produces violet-blue flowers with attractive white veining. These appear in early to mid-summer, and will sometimes give a second flush if the plants are cut back hard immediately after the original ... [... more]
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Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle'
Find out how to grow Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle' Cultivar: 'Philippe Vapelle' 'Philippe Vapelle' is one of the hundreds of hardy geraniums that Orkney farmer, Alan Bremner has raised in his garden. It produces purple flowers with dark veins all ... [... more]
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Geranium 'Patricia'
Find out how to grow Geranium 'Patricia' Cultivar: 'Patricia' 'Patricia' is one of the hundreds of hardy geraniums that Orkney farmer, Alan Bremner has raised in his garden. Named after Patricia Doughty, it is one of his best plants. It makes a ... [... more]
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Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter'
An unusual variety of hardy geranium, with violet-blue flowers that appear above the dark-purple leaves in early to mid-summer. A compact grower, its neat mounds of foliage provide an extended season of interest. Its dark colouring combines well ... [... more]
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