Geranium Pink Penny

Geranium Pink Penny, sometimes also called the Cranesbill, is a variety of perennial Geranium that stands out for its continuous lilac-pink flowering, from June until the first frosts. Its spreading habit and large flowers make it a perfect groundcover for the base of hedges, roses, or at the front of flowerbeds.

Flowering generously, and easy to grow, perennial geraniums are very pleasing plants. Especially since, unlike patio geraniums (which are actually Pelargoniums) with which they are sometimes confused, they are perfectly hardy, at least down to -15°C (5°F) and therefore remain in the ground all winter.

Native to North America and belonging to the Geraniaceae family, Geranium Pink Penny has a spreading habit, reaching an average height of 35 cm (14in) and a width of 50 cm (20in). Its large flowers are lilac-pink and emerge above a lovely semi-evergreen, finely cut, and fresh green foliage. It is a variety quite similar to the famous Geranium Rozanne and, like this plant, will be covered in flowers from June until the first frosts.

Easy to grow and undemanding in nature, you can plant it in full sun or partial shade, ideally in humus-rich, moist or even damp soil but not excessively wet soil..

In the garden, perennial geraniums can be planted almost anywhere: in rockeries, in a woodland setting with ferns and Tiarelles, elegantly dressing the base of roses, along borders with small Salvias, and even in pots.