Geranium psilostemon 'Catherine Deneuve'
cranesbill
- 9cm pot
- £10.19 £11.99
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This hardy perennial geranium is a standout in any border or wildlife-friendly garden. Geranium psilostemon 'Catherine Deneuve' forms a neat, low mound of mid-green, deeply lobed leaves that often flash red in autumn, giving your garden structure and colour beyond summer.
From early summer, clusters of small, star-shaped cerise-pink flowers with a dark eye and delicate purple veins rise above the foliage, attracting bees and pollinators with ease. Its compact yet spreading habit bears flowering spurs up to 90cm (3ft) tall, making it ideal for filling gaps, edging beds, or adding impact at the front of mixed perennial borders through which other flowering plants can be appreciated.
From early summer, clusters of small, star-shaped cerise-pink flowers with a dark eye and delicate purple veins rise above the foliage, attracting bees and pollinators with ease. Its compact yet spreading habit bears flowering spurs up to 90cm (3ft) tall, making it ideal for filling gaps, edging beds, or adding impact at the front of mixed perennial borders through which other flowering plants can be appreciated.
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. Once established, Geraniums show improved drought tolerance. A feeding of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring will support blooming.
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.
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. Once established, Geraniums show improved drought tolerance. A feeding of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring will support blooming.
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.