Product description
This flowering perennial is a delightful Geranium variety with bronze tinted leaves and striking flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. The vivid purple magenta blooms with darker veins culminate to a prominent black eye that lends this variety its name - 'Dark Eyes'.
Also known as Cranesbills, they are a great option for flower beds and borders, unfussy about lower quality soils and effective as colourful ground cover. You can expect them to reach an ultimate height of 50cm and 30cm spread.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Cransebill
Geranium 'Dark Eyes'
Geranium 'Dark Eyes'
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Product description
This flowering perennial is a delightful Geranium variety with bronze tinted leaves and striking flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. The vivid purple magenta blooms with darker veins culminate to a prominent black eye that lends this variety its name - 'Dark Eyes'.
Also known as Cranesbills, they are a great option for flower beds and borders, unfussy about lower quality soils and effective as colourful ground cover. You can expect them to reach an ultimate height of 50cm and 30cm spread.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To encourage more blooms, regularly deadhead spent flowers and trim leggy growth.
How to Water
Water Geraniums when the top inch of soil feels dry. They prefer deep, less frequent watering over shallow, frequent watering. Ensure the soil drains well to prevent root rot. Avoid wetting the foliage.
How to Plant
Plant Geraniums in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant, and fill with soil. Space plants 30-45cm apart to allow for airflow. Water thoroughly after planting.
