Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) - Description

• Latin Name: Geranium Gravetye
• Common Name: Cranesbill
• Other Names: Hardy Geranium, Meadow Geranium
• Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
• Size: Potted Plant

Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) - Delivery

Delivery Info: Our Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) plants are carefully potted and shipped to your doorstep, ensuring they arrive in excellent condition and ready to thrive in your garden.

Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) - Characteristics

• Mature Size: Up to 60 cm in height and spread.
• Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
• Preferred Position: Partial to full sun
• Shape - Plant Characteristics: Compact, mounding growth with deeply cut, green foliage and delicate pink, saucer-shaped flowers.
• Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy
• Diseases: Generally resistant to common garden diseases.

Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) - Uses

Uses in Garden: Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and as ground cover. Its long-lasting blooms attract pollinators and add a touch of elegance to any outdoor space.

Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) - Characteristics

• Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun to light shade
• Frost Hardy: Yes, it's frost-hardy.
• Growth Rate: Moderate, it's a slow grower.
• Pruning Advice: Trim back spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and cut back in late winter to promote fresh growth.

Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time:

• Sow seeds in late winter or early spring for outdoor planting.

Trench Preparation Instructions:

• Prepare well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Dig a trench of about 10 cm deep and 30 cm wide.

Positioning of Plants:

• Space Cranesbill plants about 30 cm apart in the trench.

Plant Spacing:

• Maintain a distance of 30 cm between individual plants.

Pruning Instructions:

• In late winter, cut back the old growth to ground level.
• Remove any dead or diseased foliage during the growing season.

Facts About Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye):

• Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) is named after the shape of its seed pod, which resembles a crane's bill.
• It's a low-maintenance perennial, making it a favorite among gardeners.
• This variety, Gravetye, is known for its profusion of delicate pink flowers.
• Cranesbill attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to your garden.

Enhance your garden's beauty and biodiversity with our Cranesbill (Geranium Gravetye) plants. Order now to enjoy their charming blooms in your outdoor space!