Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis'
pyreneal cranesbill
- 9cm pot
- £9.99
- available to order from spring
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £24.99 £8.33 each
- available to order from spring
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to October
- Hardiness: frost hardy (will need protection in winter)
Small but striking, rich purple flowers are held on long, purple-tinged stems for a long period throughout summer and autumn on this sprawling, semi-evergreen cranesbill.
Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis' makes an ideal, low maintenance groundcover for sun or shade, where it will self-seed freely if left unattended. It's particularly effective when planted in wild gardens, where it can be left to colonise and spread.
Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis' makes an ideal, low maintenance groundcover for sun or shade, where it will self-seed freely if left unattended. It's particularly effective when planted in wild gardens, where it can be left to colonise and spread.
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.
Goes well with
Biofleece plastic free plant fleece - 30gsm
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