Now that summer is relinquishing its grip and autumn is nudging its way in it’s a great time to think ahead to next spring. While the overnight temperatures are dropping, the soil and daytime temperatures are still warm enough for plants to put down some roots and to establish themselves before winter gets its icy fingers stuck in. The addition of wetter weather compared to that of July and August is also beneficial to newly planted plants. At this time of year there is also still enough daylight hours for plants to photosynthesise and produce food for themselves.
When is spring? Spring is usually determined in one of two ways, meteorologically, which is always the 1st of March until the 31st May and astronomically, which next year, 2020, will begin on the 20th March and conclude on the 20th June. Obviously, the plants don’t know about calendar dates and the earth’s axis so they tend to be governed by the weather and temperatures and flower when they feel the time is right. We can have a certain amount of surety that in the spring months the temperatures will warm up (though it has been known to snow in May!). At this time some plants will begin to flower, taking advantage of early pollinating insects and beginning the process of reproducing.
Below is a list of geraniums that are known to reliably flower within the spring months, please note this list is a guide and is in no way definitive:
Blue/Purple flowers
White flowers
Pink flowers
Sometimes I find it hard to decide if something is purple or blue, for example in certain lights G. x magnificum or G. himalayense ‘Gravetye’ can both look blue and purple simultaneously. So as with the blog I wrote about blue flowering geraniums I’m going to stick to the geraniums that, in my opinion really are purple or a shade of purple.
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Pale Purple
‘Stephanie’
‘Summer Skies’
‘Terre Franche’
‘Orkney Dawn’
Purple
wallichianum ‘Rise and Shine’
phaeum ‘Klepper’
Dark Purple
Geranium phaeum 'Advendo' is a clump forming perennial with beautiful purple flowers. Its leaves are mid-green. Geranium phaeum 'Advendo' will grow best in damp shade, phaeum's will tolerate full sun but may not perform as well.
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Geraniums are herbaceous perennials and for the most part they are super easy to grow and fuss free. They require minimal maintenance, and, in most cases, you will be able to propagate them by division and have many more plants in next to no time.
Hardy geraniums, also known as cranesbills, are a popular choice for gardeners because of their versatility and easy care. These perennials are known for their long blooming period, typically from late spring to late autumn, and their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
One reason hardy geraniums are so popular is their wide range of colours and forms. They come in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white, and some varieties even have variegated or marbled leaves. They also come in a variety of sizes, from small creeping varieties to large clumps that can reach up to 4 feet tall. This makes them perfect for use in borders, rock gardens, and as groundcover.
Another reason hardy geraniums are so popular is their low maintenance. They are easy to grow and are drought-tolerant once established. They are also slug, snail and deer-resistant and can tolerate shade, making them a great option for areas of the garden where other plants may struggle. Additionally, they are disease-resistant and require minimal pruning.
With all this in mind, attractive flowers and foliage and long flowering periods what’s not to love about geraniums? They must be one of the most forgiving and enduring yet generous plants around.
Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade' has soft green foliage, it produces spikes of purple flowers from early spring. Geranium phaeum 'Nightshade' will grow best in damp shade, it will tolerate full sun but may not perform as well.
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Geraniums are herbaceous perennials and for the most part they are super easy to grow and fuss free. They require minimal maintenance, and, in most cases, you will be able to propagate them by division and have many more plants in next to no time.
Hardy geraniums, also known as cranesbills, are a popular choice for gardeners because of their versatility and easy care. These perennials are known for their long blooming period and their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
One reason hardy geraniums are so popular is their wide range of colours and forms. They come in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white, and some varieties even have variegated or marbled leaves. They also come in a variety of sizes, from small creeping varieties to large clumps that can reach up to 4 feet tall. This makes them perfect for use in borders, rock gardens, and as groundcover.
Another reason hardy geraniums are so popular is their low maintenance. They are easy to grow and are drought-tolerant once established. They are also slug, snail and deer-resistant and can tolerate shade, making them a great option for areas of the garden where other plants may struggle. Additionally, they are disease-resistant and require minimal pruning.
With all this in mind, attractive flowers and foliage and long flowering periods what’s not to love about geraniums? They must be one of the most forgiving and enduring yet generous plants around.
