Geranium maculatum Beth Chatto

Geranium maculatum Beth Chatto

A truly unique plant, the Geranium maculatum Beth Chatto, also known as Spotted Cranesbill, boasts delicate pale pink flowers in the spring. Its mounds of green foliage make it a perfect addition to any semi-shaded or full sun area. This variety is not widely grown, adding a touch of finesse to any border. With a height and spread easily maintained at 50cm and 1m respectively, this plant is a must-have for any garden.

• Height: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
• Foliage Colour: Bright green in spring becoming darker through the season
• Flower Colour: Pale pink
  
• Flowering Season: Spring and Summer
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
• Position: Full Sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H7 (-15 and lower)
• Type: Deciduous, Herbaceous perennial

The bright green foliage in spring darkens throughout the season, complementing the pale pink flowers that bloom in both spring and summer. This hardy perennial thrives in moist, well-drained, sandy, loam soil and can be planted in full sun to partial shade. Once established in a sheltered spot, it is hardy down to -15 degrees Celsius.

Available in a 9cm or 2 Litre pot, the Geranium maculatum Beth Chatto is a member of the hardy perennial Geranium family, also known as Crane's Bill. These plants are easy to grow and a great addition to any garden border. With a wide range of sizes, from small alpines to large perennials, these plants are adaptable to most conditions, except for very wet and boggy areas.

Their low growth habit makes them ideal for ground cover and they work well at the front of borders. For more vigorous varieties, trimming back after the first flowering will encourage regrowth and a second flowering. In winter, a good mulch will provide the plant with all it needs to shoot away in the spring. Don't miss out on this unique and beautiful plant for your garden.