Geranium

(Bigroot Geranium) Macr. Spessart

Picture a soft carpet of scented leaves, topped in late spring with clouds of pale pink flowers that the bees can't resist. This hardy cranesbill grows to about 30 cm tall and 40-50 cm wide, so it fills gaps and border edges without taking over. For a full, buzzing border, plan on 6-8 per square metre. Rub a leaf between your fingers and you'll notice a fresh, spicy scent, and in autumn the foliage often turns warm red and orange, so this green friend still has something to say long after the flowers have gone. It works along a path, under shrubs or in front of a fence. Depending on the season, it may arrive with or without flowers.

Give it a spot in sun or partial shade, and know that it copes with full shade too, which makes it a lifesaver under trees and shrubs. Any reasonably well-drained soil will do. Let it settle in with regular watering in its first season, then relax: the thick, creeping rootstock stores moisture, so it handles a dry spell well. Plants in pots dry out much faster, so check those more often. Cut back the spent flower stems after flowering and tidy up tired leaves in early spring to keep it fresh. It is fully hardy and keeps most of its leaves in winter, so it needs no winter protection.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.