Geraniums

Botanical name: Geranium sp.
Family: Geraniaceae
Plant type: Evergreen perennial
Ideal planting time: Winter is ideal although they can be transplanted at any time.
Size: 25-40cm tall x 50cm wide
Depth & spacing: Plant 40x 50cm apart with the crown (where the leaves and roots meet) level with the soil surface.
Aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Soil: Rich, well draining.
Watering: Keep moist whilst actively growing.
Fertilising: Complete fertiliser
Flowering time: Early Spring to Summer or Autumn.
Pruning required: Cut back after flowering each year to maintain a dense and shapely plant.
Comments: These plants make the most beautiful free styled ground covers and front-of-border fillers. Their pretty flowers last for many months and their foliage is also a delightful addition to the garden. 1