Geranium Maccrorhizzum 'Ingwersen's Variety'
Hardy geraniums are wonderful easy to grow garden flowers. They vary in colours and growth habit but are predominately summer flowering herbaceous perennials which means that they enter a state of dormancy in winter.
Macrorhizzum have large soft green leaves that have a lemony scent when disturbed. The leaves appear in spring and still till autumn. The flowers emerge above the leaves through summer and are a delicate pale pink.
This geranium is tough and reliable its proven itself through frosts, droughts, heavy rain, snow cover and heatwaves. It needs minimal care and multiplies well.
Grow it in containers where it will tumble down the sides or in the ground as an excellent ground cover and weed suppressant.
Plant in full sun or part shade, we have also found this will grow in shady spots as well, grow in most soil types are an excellent ground cover sitting at around 10cm off the ground.
Many other hardy geraniums available
Plants will be shipped in a 9cm/litre pot.
Upon arrival unpack and water place in a cool semi shady spot to allow to recover from shipping. After a day or two these can be planted out. Dig a hole the size of the pot and fill with water. Sprinkle a handful of slow release food granules into the hole (this is optional but will give the plants an added boost and can be purchased with your order) soak the plant pot and remove the whole plant and its soil in one place directly into the hole back firm and firm in well to ensure their are no air pockets. Water in. Should the weather be hot during planting further watering may be necessary. Otherwise simply enjoy and trim back old flowers head once they have gone over.