Geranium 'Lakwijk Star'

Geranium 'Lakwijk Star'

A unique and versatile addition to any garden, Geranium 'Lakwijk Star' (Cranesbill) boasts attractive deeply cut foliage that forms a beautiful mound up to 60cm tall. Its bright red purple flowers bloom in late spring and summer, making it a stunning choice for under-planting or adding a pop of colour to any sunny or partially shaded area. This hardy herbaceous perennial is easily maintained at a height and spread of 60cm and 50cm, respectively. The dark-green foliage is edged with purple-brown and takes on a striking red flush in the autumn, while the reddish purple flowers feature dark purple veining.

• Height: Easily maintained to 60cm
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Dark-green edged with purple-brown with a red flush in the Autumn
• Flower Colour: Reddish purple flowers with dark purple veining
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Hardy, H7 (-15 and lower)
• Type: Herbaceous perennial

Geranium 'Lakwijk Star' thrives in a variety of soil types, including moist, well-drained, sandy, loam, chalk, and clay. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade and is hardy up to H7 (-15 and lower). This plant is available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, so you can choose the best option for your garden. It belongs to the hardy perennial Geranium family, which is known for its easy-to-grow nature and wide range of sizes and varieties.

These plants are adaptable to most conditions, except for very wet and boggy areas. They are mainly in bloom from spring to late summer and have a low growth habit, making them ideal for ground cover or as a front border plant. For more vigorous varieties, trimming back after the first flowering will encourage regrowth and a second round of blooms. In winter, the plant will die back, but a good mulch will provide all the nutrients it needs to shoot back up in the spring.