5 Reasons To Love The Hardy Geranium

The hardy Geranium is a popular choice of perennial, found in many types of British gardens. Providing colourful blooms and a wide choice of varieties, the Geranium is a classic addition to your garden and will thrive in so many different environments. Here’s just 5, very convincing reasons, why you should love the hardy Geranium just as much as millions of other gardeners.

1. Long blooming period

Many varieties of Geranium will bloom from as early as the beginning of Spring, finishing their blooming period well into late summer. Providing some of the longest flowering periods of perennials. They are an ideal choice for those gardeners who seek colour and vibrancy in their garden for as long as possible with little demand for demanding gardening work. Simply plant your choice of Geranium in full sun or partial shade for the longest periods of colourful blooms and striking floral displays.

2. Wide choice of varieties

Something many gardeners enjoy about the trusty Geranium is the wide range of varieties to choose from. Including award winners such as the Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ which was awarded the RHS award of Garden Merit and the famous Geranium ‘Rozanne’ which won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Plant of the Century at the 100th Chelsea Flower Show. A renowned and highly recognised perennial across the globe, the Geranium provides the perfect choice of variety, so you can find a colour, style and growth ability that suits your garden and gardening style.

3. Versatile

Another great reason to love Geraniums – they can be planted just about anywhere. From containers, beds, borders to sandy soil, clay soil, sunny or shaded areas. This is one of the main reasons you will find them in so many different gardens across the country. Not only do they offer variety but versatility too, and that’s what has made them such a popular choice decade after decade after decade.

4. Low-maintenance

There’s nothing greater than a simple and easy perennial for gardeners of all gardening levels. Whether you’re an advanced gardener who knows the difference between each variety of rose or experiments with oriental and exotic plants, or you’re simply starting your gardening journey, the hardy Geranium is surely your gardening best friend. A first-choice for those who want a simple and easy to manage perennial to line borders and complement beds with little fuss or work required.

5. Vibrant beauty

Finally, if you’re looking to spruce up your garden with some more colour, you can’t go wrong with a selection of Geranium varieties. From blues, pinks, purples, cherry shades and violets, Geraniums bloom in a spectacular variety of colours and shades, helping to brighten your garden from spring to autumn. There’s no better or simpler way to add some vibrancy and variety to your garden than by planting several types of Geranium.