Geranium × johnsonii Johnsons Blue

Geranium × johnsonii Johnsons Blue

A real winner! Geranium × johnsonii Johnsons Blue, also known as Cranesbill, is a proven garden mainstay that produces lovely blue flowers throughout the summer. Its finely dissected leaves emerge from a tight clump in spring, followed closely by the open, rounded blue flowers. This hardy perennial is easily maintained at a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m. Its mid-green foliage and purple-blue flowers add a pop of colour to any garden.

• Height: Easily maintained to 0.5m 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
• Foliage Colour: Mid green
• Flower Colour: Purple-blue
• Flowering Season: Summer
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H7 (-15 and below)
• Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Geranium × johnsonii Johnsons Blue thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy, loam, chalk, and clay. It can be planted in full sun to partial shade and is fully hardy once established, with a hardiness rating of H7 (-15 and below). This herbaceous perennial is available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, so you can choose the size that best fits your garden.

Geraniums refer to two types of plants in general gardening: Greenhouse Geraniums (officially Pelargoniums) and hardy perennial Geraniums, also known as the Crane's Bill. Geranium × johnsonii Johnsons Blue falls into the latter category. These plants are generally easy to grow and make a great addition to any garden border. The genus is huge and ranges from small alpines to large perennials.

These hardy perennials are happy in most conditions, except for very wet and boggy areas. They can tolerate full sun to semi-shade and typically flower from spring to late summer. With a low growth habit, they are ideal for ground cover and work well at the front of the border. For more vigorous varieties, trimming back after the first flowering can encourage regrowth and a second round of blooms. In winter, a good mulch will provide the plant with all the nutrients it needs to shoot away in the spring.