Hardy geranium
Common Name: Hardy geranium
Genus: Geranium
Species: clarkei
Cultivar: 'Kashmir Purple'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Moist
Height: 45cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
As the name suggests this attractive hardy geranium is originally from Kashmir. It produces upward-facing, deep violet-purple flowers, veined with lilac-pink, in summer. While it is a little too rampant for confined spaces, it makes a useful ground cover plant and looks particularly good next to yellow or pink roses.
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