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Cranesbill, or hardy geraniums, are perennial border plants with saucer-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue. They're easy to grow, thrive in shade and flower for months. Geraniums are popular in cottage garden schemes and offer a long season of pollen and nectar for a number of pollinators, particularly bees.
Geranium ‘Orion’ is larger than other cultivars. It bears masses of blue, bowl-shaped flowers with red veining from June to August. It's perfect for planting in the middle of a sunny border or as ground cover, and it looks good with a variety of other perennials, including lavender and catmint. Easy to grow, Geranium ‘Orion’ is tolerant of most conditions except waterlogged soil.
Grow Geranium ‘Orion’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut back after flowering and divide large clumps in spring.
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Geranium ‘Orion’ and wildlife
Geranium ‘Orion’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
