Buy cranesbill Geranium × oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'

Geranium × oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'

cranesbill

A vigorous and long flowering cranesbill that forms attractive clumps of deeply divided, noticeably veined, evergreen foliage. From late spring to mid-autumn, open clusters of salmon-pink, funnel-shaped blooms appear, fading to blush as they mature.

Geranium × oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink' is an excellent choice for a variety of garden settings due to its robust nature and long flowering period. This hardy perennial thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it versatile for different parts of the garden, from borders to ground cover.

It works well as a low-maintenance plant in front-of-border positions, or it can be used to soften edges and complement other plants with its graceful, flowing habit. Its resilience and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, including clay.

How to care for Geranium × oxonianum Wargrave Pink:

Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant to help seal in moisture, feed the soil, and reduce the need for weeding.

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. If the plant becomes too leggy or untidy later in the season, trim lightly to encourage fresh growth and more flowers.

During the first growing season, regular watering is crucial to establish deep roots, but once established, hardy geraniums show commendable drought tolerance. A feed of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring will support its prolific blooming.

One of the many virtues of this perennial geranium is its resistance to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. To encourage a second flush of blooms, trim the plant back by one-third in midsummer (aka ‘The Chelsea Chop’).

At the end of the growing season, cut it back to ground level in late autumn or early spring. Every 3-4 years, consider dividing the plant in spring to maintain its vigour.

Flowering period:

Eventual height:

0.6m

Eventual spread:

0.9m

Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.