Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Cranesbill, or hardy geraniums, are perennial border plants with saucer-shaped flowers in shades of white, 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.
Geraniummacrorrhizum 'Spessart' bears mats of aromatic foliage from which delicate soft pink to white flowers appear throughout summer. The leaves turn a beautiful bronze before falling in autumn. It's well suited to growing in rock gardens or using to edge paths. It also works well in containers.
For best results grow Geraniummacrorrhizum 'Spessart' in a partially shaded spot in well-drained soil. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
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Geranium ‘Spessart’ and wildlife
Geranium ‘Spessart’ 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 ‘Spessart’ poisonous?
Geranium ‘Spessart’ has no toxic effects reported.
