Geranium × oxonianum 'Dusky Rose'
geranium
With its compact, clump-forming habit, this perennial makes a striking addition to cottage themed and mixed borders. Geranium oxonianum 'Dusky...
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Plant description
With its compact, clump-forming habit, this perennial makes a striking addition to cottage themed and mixed borders. Geranium oxonianum 'Dusky Rose' features deeply lobed, maroon to purple-brown leaves that create a rich backdrop for soft, baby-pink flowers.
Blooming from late spring to early autumn, the delicate flowers appear in abundance, adding a touch of colour to the garden for months. This hardy geranium thrives in various soil types, including clay, and is particularly valued for its ability to tolerate a range of conditions. The dark foliage enhances the pink blooms, creating a pleasing contrast.
Ideal for borders on the dry side or ground cover, it is a bee-friendly plant, attracting pollinators throughout its flowering period. Easy to maintain, it will continue to form a neat, low mound of foliage year after year.
Blooming from late spring to early autumn, the delicate flowers appear in abundance, adding a touch of colour to the garden for months. This hardy geranium thrives in various soil types, including clay, and is particularly valued for its ability to tolerate a range of conditions. The dark foliage enhances the pink blooms, creating a pleasing contrast.
Ideal for borders on the dry side or ground cover, it is a bee-friendly plant, attracting pollinators throughout its flowering period. Easy to maintain, it will continue to form a neat, low mound of foliage year after year.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Geranium × oxonianum Dusky Rose:
Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant to help seal in moisture, feed the soil, and reduce the need for weeding.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. If the plant becomes too leggy or untidy later in the season, trim lightly to encourage fresh growth and more flowers.
During the first growing season, regular watering is crucial to establish deep roots, but once established, hardy geraniums show commendable drought tolerance. A feed of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring will support its prolific blooming.
At the end of the growing season, cut it back to ground level in late autumn or early spring. Every 3-4 years, consider dividing the plant in spring to maintain its vigour.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. If the plant becomes too leggy or untidy later in the season, trim lightly to encourage fresh growth and more flowers.
During the first growing season, regular watering is crucial to establish deep roots, but once established, hardy geraniums show commendable drought tolerance. A feed of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring will support its prolific blooming.
At the end of the growing season, cut it back to ground level in late autumn or early spring. Every 3-4 years, consider dividing the plant in spring to maintain its vigour.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
