Geranium (Cinereum Group) Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab)
geranium
Dense, compact growth and vivid blooms make this hardy perennial an ideal low-maintenance choice for borders, rockeries or containers. Flowers...
3 × 9cm pots
£30.99
£10.33 each
available to order from autumn
9cm pot
£12.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Dense, compact growth and vivid blooms make this hardy perennial an ideal low-maintenance choice for borders, rockeries or containers. Flowers appear from late spring through to autumn, with small, slightly cupped pink blooms featuring pale centres, deep purple veining and a maroon blotch.
Foliage forms a tidy mound of rounded, deeply lobed grey-green leaves, providing weed-suppressing cover. Geranium Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab') performs well in full sun or light shade and suits most soils as drainage is good—avoid heavy clay.
Drought tolerant once established, it’s also resistant to rabbits, slugs, and adverse weather, whilst pollinators are drawn to the long flowering season.
Foliage forms a tidy mound of rounded, deeply lobed grey-green leaves, providing weed-suppressing cover. Geranium Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab') performs well in full sun or light shade and suits most soils as drainage is good—avoid heavy clay.
Drought tolerant once established, it’s also resistant to rabbits, slugs, and adverse weather, whilst pollinators are drawn to the long flowering season.
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 cinereum Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab'):
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 growth and more flowers.
During the first growing season, regular watering is crucial to establish deep roots. Once established, Geraniums show improved drought tolerance. A feeding of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring will support 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
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. If the plant becomes too leggy or untidy later in the season, trim lightly to encourage growth and more flowers.
During the first growing season, regular watering is crucial to establish deep roots. Once established, Geraniums show improved drought tolerance. A feeding of balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring will support 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
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
