{"title":"Geraniums and Pelargoniums","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeraniums and pelargoniums are close relatives that fill different jobs. True geraniums, the cranesbills, are soft mounding perennials with saucer-shaped flowers in blue, violet and white, used to weave through roses and cottage borders. Pelargoniums carry clusters of smaller flowers over scented, lobed leaves, and the Australian native species handle sandy soil and salt wind. Choose a cranesbill for cooler, moist gardens and long flowering, and a native pelargonium for dry, coastal or low care spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose geraniums and pelargoniums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rozanne-cranesbill-geranium-hybrid-rozanne\"\u003eRozanne Cranesbill\u003c\/a\u003e is the long-flowering standard: violet blue flowers with a pale centre from late spring until the first frosts, on a loose mound about 50cm high that spreads to a metre. It is sterile, so it keeps flowering instead of setting seed. The meadow cranesbills are more upright. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summer-skies-meadow-cranesbill-geranium-pratense-summer-skies\"\u003eSummer Skies Meadow Cranesbill\u003c\/a\u003e has double lavender blue flowers, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-n-white-meadow-cranesbill-geranium-pratense-black-n-white\"\u003eBlack n White Meadow Cranesbill\u003c\/a\u003e sets white flowers against dark purple foliage, which makes it useful as a contrast plant even when not in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor tougher positions, look to the natives. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-storksbill-pelargonium-australe\"\u003eNative Storksbill\u003c\/a\u003e grows wild on dunes and rocky coasts across southern and eastern Australia, forming a soft mound of velvety leaves with pale pink flowers veined in deep pink. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-pelargonium-pop-up-pelargonium-edna-walling-pop-up\"\u003eNative Pelargonium Pop Up\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact selection suited to pots, edges and small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere geraniums and pelargoniums work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCranesbills grow most happily from Sydney south and in elevated districts: Melbourne, Adelaide Hills, Canberra, Tasmania and the tablelands. They take full sun in cool climates and want afternoon shade where summers are hot. Meadow cranesbills are fully frost hardy and die back to the crown in winter. In the humid subtropics they tend to be short lived, so plant them in the coolest, most open spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative pelargoniums suit full sun to light shade in sandy or gravelly soil, including front line coastal gardens. They tolerate light frost and dry spells once established. Both groups belong in a mixed border, so see the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and for seaside gardens the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Rozanne 60cm to 80cm apart and let it knit through its neighbours; it also trails well from a large pot or over a low wall. Space meadow cranesbills 40cm to 50cm apart in groups of three or more. Native pelargoniums go in at 40cm to 60cm. Cranesbills like soil improved with compost that drains freely. Native pelargoniums need little preparation beyond good drainage, and rich soil makes them leafy and floppy. Water in well and mulch, keeping mulch clear of the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater cranesbills weekly through their first summer and in dry spells after that. Feed in early spring with a general slow release fertiliser. If Rozanne becomes straggly in midsummer, shear it back by half and water it; fresh growth and flowers follow within a few weeks. Cut meadow cranesbills to the ground in late autumn. Native pelargoniums need only a light trim after flowering to stay compact, and occasional deep water in long dry periods. They can self seed gently in open ground. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003eperennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to combine them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a geranium and a pelargonium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue geraniums, or cranesbills, have symmetrical five-petalled flowers and are mostly frost hardy perennials. Pelargoniums have two upper petals that differ from the lower three, and most prefer warmer, drier conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Rozanne geranium die back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in cold districts it dies back to the crown and reshoots in spring. In mild areas it may keep some leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre native pelargoniums good for coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Native storksbill grows naturally on coastal dunes and cliffs and handles salt wind and sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan cranesbill geraniums grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rozanne suits a wide pot of 40cm or more, where it trails over the edge. Keep it watered through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"native-pelargonium-pop-up-pelargonium-edna-walling-pop-up","title":"Native Pelargonium Pop Up - Pelargonium 'Edna Walling Pop Up'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Pelargonium Pop Up (\u003cem\u003ePelargonium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Edna Walling Pop Up') is the groundcover to reach for when a bed is hot, dry and nobody wants to maintain it. It sits about 30cm tall and spreads to roughly 60cm, carrying soft pink and white flowers above grey green foliage through the warmer months. Selected from the Australian native pelargonium group, it takes frost, salt air and thin soil without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing and spreading, so plants set 50cm apart knit together within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and white blooms sit clear of the foliage rather than hiding inside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives the difficult corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, happy in poor soil, frost hardy and unbothered by coastal salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers are easy to land on, which counts if there is anything productive growing nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a staggered grid for even cover. On a slope the spreading habit holds soil between the crowns while the plants close in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low enough to skirt a path without flopping across it, and the sharp drainage of a rockery is exactly what it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a 300mm bowl, and given an edge to fall over it softens the hard line of a raised planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Pelargonium Pop Up in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean, arid and semi-arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. The wet tropics are the one place to skip it, because constant humidity and heavy summer rain sit badly on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility here. Sandy or gravelly ground is ideal, and heavy clay needs a raised bed or a mound with coarse grit worked through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feeding is close to unnecessary; a light dressing of slow release native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole planting back by about a third once the main flush finishes. That keeps the centre furnished instead of letting it open out and go woody at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock, which is the sensible way to buy a groundcover. Small plants establish faster than large ones, and at tube prices you can afford the numbers a mass planting actually needs. Each arrives as a young plant a few centimetres across with a strong root system, ready to go straight into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well and settle within a fortnight. Allow one to two growing seasons for a bed to close over. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eHow to choose and plant a groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart is right for full cover. Planting tighter costs more without closing the gaps any sooner, and it makes the bed harder to weed while the plants are still young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Pelargoniums are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and can bring on vomiting and skin irritation. Choose something else if you have a pet that grazes on garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is frost hardy once established, which is why it works in cool temperate and inland gardens. Give first year plants a little shelter through their first winter while the roots are still shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it looks established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual plants look settled within about six weeks of planting in warm weather. A whole bed planted at 50cm reads as continuous cover after one to two growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54741416051007,"sku":"PEL-SPP-EDNWAL-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/native-pelargonium-pop-up-pelargonium-edna-walling-pop-up-55e4b0.jpg?v=1785941126"},{"product_id":"summer-hammer-geranium-geranium-hybrid","title":"Summer Hammer™ Geranium - Geranium hybrid 'GER302' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer Hammer Geranium (\u003cem\u003eGeranium hybrid\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough groundcover geranium that grows only 40cm high but spreads 1.2m wide, with long lasting purple flowers that attract pollinators. It forms a dense, weed suppressing cover and thrives in heat. Bred by Ozbreed for reliable cover on tough sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lasting purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms keep going through the sunny months and build a carpet effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeed suppressing cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads low and forms a dense layer that shades out weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e It settles quickly and suits a wide range of soil types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The purple flowers attract bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat and winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in summer heat and tolerates winter conditions, although it is often deciduous in the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends one to three plants per square metre. Plant 60cm apart for quick cover, or up to 1m apart if you can wait for it to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it spill between taller perennials and over path edges, where the purple flowers soften hard lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature clumps.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant, 1.2m wide at maturity, makes an effective specimen at the front of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summer Hammer Geranium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, so it suits subtropical through cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a wide range of soil types. Add compost to poor sand to help hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in spring, summer or early autumn and water regularly until it has settled in. Established plants are resilient and low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It benefits from pruning, so cut back untidy growth after flowering. Because it is often deciduous, in cold areas expect it to thin out in winter and reshoot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Hammer Geranium is listed in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Ten plants cover about 3 to 10 square metres, depending on how closely you space them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse more groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften not. Ozbreed describes it as often deciduous, so in cooler climates it may die back in winter and return in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart for fast cover, or up to 1m apart to save on plants. Ozbreed recommends one to three per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, summer or early autumn, which lets it settle in before the cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it smother other plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms a dense carpet 1.2m wide, so keep it a little away from small plants you cannot afford to lose. Edge it back in spring if it wanders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789647053119,"sku":"GER-HYB-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/summer-hammer-geranium-geranium-hybrid.jpg?v=1792193085"},{"product_id":"black-n-white-meadow-cranesbill-geranium-pratense-black-n-white","title":"Black n White Meadow Cranesbill - Geranium pratense 'Black n White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack n White Meadow Cranesbill (\u003cem\u003eGeranium pratense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black n White') is a true hardy geranium, the cottage-garden kind rather than the pelargonium sold in baskets. It forms a loose mound about 40cm tall and wide of bronze-purple foliage, topped in spring and summer with white to pale lilac flowers traced with fine dark veins. It grows in almost any soil and takes serious cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze-purple foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaves give the plant interest long before the flowers open, and they set off the pale blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeined white and lilac flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open flowers are white shading to palest lilac, delicately traced with darker lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy to a degree few garden perennials match, so it suits the coldest winters in Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil, any aspect, any position except waterlogged ground, which makes it easy to place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage charm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The old-fashioned look balances vintage style with modern planting, in beds, baskets or under trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in drifts. The mounds knit together into a loose carpet that suits roses and other cottage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as underplanting beneath deciduous trees or as a groundcover in part shade, again at 40cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The loose mounding habit softens the edge of a pot or hanging basket, and the dark foliage looks good beside silver plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black n White Meadow Cranesbill in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; the sunnier the spot, the more water it needs. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and subtropical gardens too, though it may flag a little in very humid tropical conditions. In colder climates the plant is herbaceous: it dies back in winter and re-emerges in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil, in any aspect, so long as it does not become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting to retain moisture and keep the soil cool while young plants establish. A native slow release fertiliser in spring keeps the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim in summer prolongs flowering into autumn. In cold regions, clear the dead top growth before spring shoots appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black n White Meadow Cranesbill as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so expect a modest tuft at first that builds into a mound over the growing season. Plant it through mulch and water it in well. The photo on this page shows the flowers to illustrate their colour, and the leaves on your plant will be dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of tube stock depends on our grower. When the tube shows as on backorder, use the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eGround cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the geraniums in baskets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Those are pelargoniums. This is a true cranesbill: a hardy herbaceous perennial that takes frost, comes back each spring and is a different genus altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it die back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn colder climates, yes. It is herbaceous, so the top growth dies down in winter and fresh shoots appear in spring. In mild climates it may stay leafy for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a warm, humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can try it, but it may flag a little in very tropical, humid conditions. Choose a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade, and keep it watered and mulched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790326628671,"sku":"GER-PRA-BLACKN-tube","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/black-n-white-meadow-cranesbill-geranium-pratense-black-n-white.jpg?v=1792206338"},{"product_id":"rozanne-cranesbill-geranium-hybrid-rozanne","title":"Rozanne Cranesbill - Geranium hybrid 'Rozanne'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRozanne Cranesbill (\u003cem\u003eGeranium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rozanne') is the hardy geranium that keeps flowering when others have stopped. Large blue flowers with a white centre open from October to April over soft, maple-like leaves, on a loose mound about 60cm tall and 50cm wide. It was voted the Royal Horticultural Society's Plant of the Centenary, and it is well behaved, since it does not self-seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA very long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear from October through to April, which is far longer than most perennials manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true blue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright blue flowers with a white centre bring a colour that many garden perennials lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not self-seed around the garden, so it stays where you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is hardy to very cold winters, which makes it dependable across the southern states and tablelands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight for shady spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works under trees and in part shade, where bright summer flowers are hard to come by.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees and in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart as a flowering groundcover. The mounds meet in a season or two and fill the gaps with soft green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with roses and cottage plants, using its loose habit to weave through and soften their stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a 30cm pot trails over the edge and flowers for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rozanne Cranesbill in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any aspect works, though the sunnier the position, the more water it needs. Part shade is easiest in warmer gardens. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean areas, and may flag a little in humid tropical climates, though it is worth trying. In cold winters it dies back and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil except waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting to retain moisture and keep the roots cool. A native slow release fertiliser in spring keeps the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim in summer prolongs flowering into autumn. Remove tatty winter growth in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rozanne Cranesbill as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes cover a large area economically, and the potted packs give a fuller start. Plants arrive small, and the first season is spent building a mound before the heaviest flowering. Plant through mulch and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower for as long as people say?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the warmer months it blooms from October to April, which is among the longest seasons of any hardy perennial. A light trim in summer helps it carry on into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It forms a loose mound about 60cm tall and 50cm wide and does not self-seed, so it stays tidy and where you put it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a pelargonium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a true cranesbill, a hardy herbaceous perennial that is extremely cold hardy, and a different plant from the pelargoniums sold as geraniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790326923583,"sku":"GER-HYB-ROZANN-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790326989119,"sku":"GER-HYB-ROZANN-140MM-P10","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rozanne-cranesbill-geranium-hybrid-rozanne.jpg?v=1792206343"},{"product_id":"summer-skies-meadow-cranesbill-geranium-pratense-summer-skies","title":"Summer Skies Meadow Cranesbill - Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer Skies Meadow Cranesbill (\u003cem\u003eGeranium pratense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summer Skies') is a true hardy geranium with full, double flowers that are cream in the centre and shade to lilac on the outer petals. They sit above soft green, deeply cut leaves on a clump about 50cm tall and 70cm wide. It is made for dappled shade, it is really cold hardy, and it does not self-seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most cranesbills have single blooms. These are full and layered, shaded from cream to soft lilac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA gentle colour scheme.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lilac and cream tones suit a quiet, European summer look rather than a loud one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light is ideal, which makes it useful for the difficult ground under trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReally cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes through hard winters, so it suits the coldest parts of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not self-seed, so it stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart beneath deciduous trees, where dappled shade protects the flowers and the leaves fill the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart-shade borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a soft mound at the front of a shaded bed, beside ferns, hostas and other shade-lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30cm pot in dappled light holds one plant, which spills gently over the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summer Skies Meadow Cranesbill in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a partly shaded position, because dappled sunlight is perfect. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens best. The sunnier the spot, the more water it needs, and in hot climates shelter it from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil in a partly shaded location, though it should not stand in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting to hold moisture and regulate soil temperature as the young plant establishes. A native slow release fertiliser in spring helps keep the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim away tired stems after the main flush to tidy the clump. In cold regions the plant dies back in winter, so clear the dead growth before spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Summer Skies Meadow Cranesbill as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant that settles into its spot in a few weeks and builds a clump through the growing season. Water it in well and mulch around it to keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not constant. If the tube shows as on backorder, the grower has none at that moment, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eGround cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers dappled shade. In full sun it needs more water, and in hot climates the flowers and leaves can scorch in afternoon heat, so give it shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeadow cranesbills flower in late spring and summer, and this one carries double flowers cream at the centre and lilac at the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as a pelargonium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a true cranesbill, a hardy perennial that is really cold hardy and different from the pelargoniums commonly called geraniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790327120191,"sku":"GER-PRA-SUMMER-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/summer-skies-meadow-cranesbill-geranium-pratense-summer-skies.jpg?v=1792206348"},{"product_id":"native-storksbill-pelargonium-australe","title":"Native Storksbill - Pelargonium australe","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Storksbill (\u003cem\u003ePelargonium australe\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing Australian perennial that forms a soft, leafy mound 30 to 60cm tall and up to 90cm wide. Five-petalled white or deep pink flowers, striped with darker pink, appear over soft hairy leaves through the warmer months. It grows naturally across the southern half of the country, which makes it one of the easiest natives for underplanting, baskets and poor dry soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e White or deep pink flowers with darker pink stripes appear from spring to autumn, with little fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows across the southern half of the country and up the southern Queensland coast, from coastal sites to semi-arid inland areas and alpine heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in poor conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with coastal gardens, exposed positions and poor dry soils, and it is frost tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies and other pollinators visit the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hairy leaves form a leafy cover that suits underplanting and baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart under trees or along a garden bed, and the mounds join up into a leafy cover within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting below trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills the space between trunks and shrubs with soft foliage and flowers, without needing much care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading habit spills over the sides of a pot or basket, and it adds colour to cottage garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a good plant to try in coastal gardens, exposed positions and poor, dry soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Storksbill in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. The sunnier the position, the more water it will need. It copes with frost and suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and semi-arid gardens. It is not suited to the red centre or the tropical north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil. Mulch after planting to hold moisture and keep soil temperatures even while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while the plant establishes, then only in dry spells, with more in a full sun position. Apply a native slow release fertiliser in spring to keep the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim after flowering keeps the mound tidy and encourages fresh growth. Remove any straggly stems that reach beyond the edge of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Native Storksbill as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, soft-leaved plant and spreads as the weather warms. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. The tube shows as on backorder when the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to the best groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it grow naturally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the southern half of the country and up the southern Queensland coast, from coastal sites to semi-arid inland areas and alpine heights. It does not suit the red centre or the tropical north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart for groundcover. Each plant spreads 30 to 90cm wide, so they will join up in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly while it establishes. After that, the sunnier the position, the more water it needs, but it copes with poor dry soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790863827263,"sku":"PEL-AUS-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/native-storksbill-pelargonium-australe.jpg?v=1792209898"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/rozanne-cranesbill-geranium-hybrid-rozanne.jpg?v=1794658888","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/geraniums.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}