Geranium nodosum Svelte Lilac

Geranium nodosum Svelte Lilac

Looking for a unique addition to your garden? Look no further than Geranium nodosum Svelte Lilac. This evergreen cranesbill, also known as knotted geranium, boasts dark green foliage and stunning lilac flushed white flowers in late spring and summer. Perfect for shady areas and under-planting, this hardy perennial is easily maintained at a height of 45cm and spread of 50cm. Its foliage starts off dark green and fades to a paler green, but remains darker in shade. The attractive flowers and foliage make it a standout in any garden.

• Height: Easily maintained to 45cm
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Dark green fading to a paler green, darker in shade
• Flower Colour: Attractive lilac flushed white flowers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
• Position: Full Sun to full shade
• Hardiness: Hardy, H7 (-15 and lower)
• Type: Evergreen, Herbaceous perennial

Geranium nodosum Svelte Lilac thrives in moist, well-drained, sandy loam soil and can be planted in full sun to full shade. With a hardiness rating of H7 (-15 and lower), this plant can withstand harsh winters. It is an evergreen herbaceous perennial, grown in a 2 litre pot for easy planting.

Geraniums are divided into two types: greenhouse geraniums (officially known as pelargoniums) and hardy perennial geraniums, also known as crane's bill. This particular variety falls into the latter category. Hardy perennial geraniums are easy to grow and make a great addition to any garden border. The genus is vast, ranging from small alpines to large perennials. They are adaptable to most conditions, except for very wet and boggy areas. They can tolerate full sun to semi-shade and typically flower from spring to late summer.

With a low growth habit, Geranium nodosum Svelte Lilac is perfect for ground cover and works well at the front of a border. 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. Don't miss out on this unique and beautiful addition to your garden.