Geranium Orkney Cherry
Geranium x antipodeum ‘Orkney Cherry’ is a hardy Geranium selected for its floriferousness and long bloom period, it begins flowering in early summer and progresses through to autumn.
| Botanical Name | Geranium x antipodium |
| Common Name | Cranesbill Geranium |
| Key Features | Flowering increases throughout the season and by mid-summer is crowded with small rosy blooms. |
| Size | Foliage growing to 30cm height x 60cm width. |
| Position | Grow in a part sun position in well drained soil for best results. Frost tolerant once established. |
| Description | |
| Cultural Notes | Mulch well to maintain soil moisture. Remove spent flowers to encourage re-bloom. Cut back the foliage to 10cm above the soil in winter which encourages fresh growth for spring. |
| Landscape Ideas | A spectacular plant for containers, borders, rockeries, garden beds, lining garden beds or pathways. |
| Water Requirements | Low – medium |
- Compact, mounding growth habit.
- Striking magenta-purple veined flowers.
- Blooms spring through early autumn.
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
- Ideal for borders and containers.
