{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/summer-hammer-geranium-geranium-hybrid","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}