This European wildflower is a spreading, clump-forming perennial that produces pink flowers over a long season that are popular with pollinators. Grows to 45cm tall and 60cm across in moist but well-drained soils and full sun. It can planted at the front of a flower border, be used for ground cover or under-planting woody shrubs.
Cranesbill / Geranium endressii
Position: Flower border / Ground cover / Container
Flowering months: May_/ Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but not waterlogged)
Drainage: Moist but well-drained / Well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Semi-evergreen