East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Cranesbill, or hardy geraniums are perennial border plants with saucer-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue. They are easy to grow, thrive in shade and flower for months. They’re popular in cottage garden schemes and offer a long season of pollen and nectar for a number of pollinators, particularly bees.
Geranium ‘Orkney Cherry’ bears bright pink flowers with white centres from May to October, in contrast with brown-green leaves. Grow it at the front of a mixed herbaceous border, and deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong flowering.
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Geranium ‘Orkney cherry’ and wildlife
Geranium ‘Orkney cherry’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Geranium ‘Orkney cherry’ poisonous?
Geranium ‘Orkney cherry’ has no toxic effects reported.
