Description

Bring early summer to autumn interest to your garden with Geranium ‘Rozanne’. Geranium ‘Rozanne’ is one of the most popular perennials in the UK, flowering non-stop from early summer until the first frosts. Its large, violet-blue flowers have white centres, and its spreading growth weaves through other plants, making it excellent ground cover.

Hardy geraniums, or cranesbills, are among the most reliable and long-flowering perennials, producing masses of open, saucer-shaped flowers over a long season with very little care. They make excellent ground cover and are loved by bees.

Key features of Geranium ‘Rozanne’

• Plant type: Long-flowering herbaceous perennial
• Season of interest: Early summer to autumn
• Look: Violet-blue flowers with white centres from June to the first frosts
• Height and spread: 0.5m x 1m
• Position: Full sun or part shade
• Soil: Any well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: edging, ground cover, long-flowering borders, border fronts

Why choose Geranium ‘Rozanne’?

• Flowers from June to the frosts
• Violet-blue flowers with white eyes
• Excellent ground cover

Where to plant Geranium ‘Rozanne’

Geranium ‘Rozanne’ grows best in full sun or part shade, in any well-drained soil. It is a good choice for edging, and also works well for ground cover, long-flowering borders and border fronts. They are perfect partners for roses, grasses, alliums and salvias, weaving between plants at the front of a border.

How to plant Geranium ‘Rozanne’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Geranium ‘Rozanne’

Water in dry spells. Cut back hard after the first flush for fresh foliage and more flowers. Cut back after the first flush for fresh foliage and more flowers. Generally trouble-free; plants may look tired by midsummer, which is easily fixed by cutting back.

Growing Geranium ‘Rozanne’ in a pot

Grows well in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Geranium ‘Rozanne’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Geranium ‘Rozanne’ grow?
Geranium ‘Rozanne’ typically reaches 0.5m x 1m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Geranium ‘Rozanne’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is early summer to autumn, when it shows violet-blue flowers with white centres from June to the first frosts.

Is Geranium ‘Rozanne’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Geranium ‘Rozanne’?
Cut back after the first flush for fresh foliage and more flowers.

Is Geranium ‘Rozanne’ good for bees?
Yes, the flowers are popular with pollinators.

Add Geranium ‘Rozanne’ to your basket today and enjoy early summer to autumn interest in your garden.