"Perennial geraniums are a garden favourite for good reason - they’re tough, reliable, and produce a profusion of delicate-looking, yet hardy blooms. Growing across the garden, these long-lasting plants return year after year with minimal fuss, bringing effortless colour and charm to your outdoor space."
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
"Perennial geraniums are a garden favourite for good reason - they’re tough, reliable, and produce a profusion of delicate-looking, yet hardy blooms. Growing across the garden, these long-lasting plants return year after year with minimal fuss, bringing effortless colour and charm to your outdoor space."
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
Why Grow Perennial Geraniums?
Perennial geraniums, also known as hardy geraniums or cranesbills, are one of the most reliable plants for UK gardens. With their lush foliage and delicate flowers, they bloom from late spring through to autumn, providing months of colour with minimal maintenance. Whether planted in borders, beds, or patio pots, they thrive in various conditions and return year after year.
Low-Maintenance and Highly Versatile
Hardy geraniums are incredibly easy to grow, tolerating sun or partial shade and adapting to most soil types. Once established, they require very little care, making them ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Their spreading habit also makes them excellent for ground cover, suppressing weeds and softening the edges of paths, patios, and flower beds.
A Magnet for Pollinators
With their open, nectar-rich flowers, perennial geraniums attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making them an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardening. If you’re looking to support pollinators while adding effortless beauty to your garden, these are a must-have.
A Colourful, Long-Lasting Display
Geranium perennials come in a wide range of colours. Many varieties also offer attractive autumn foliage, adding extra seasonal interest to your garden. Some varieties, like Geranium ‘Rozanne’ are renowned for their exceptionally long flowering period, keeping the garden lively for months.
Perfect for Borders and Containers
Whether used as ground cover, edging plants, or fillers between shrubs, geraniums integrate beautifully into mixed plantings. They also flourish in pots and containers, offering a low-maintenance yet high-impact display for patios, balconies, and small gardens.