Hardy geranium garden profile
Hardy geranium garden profile
Geranium
Hardy geranium: 104 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, shade, sun, chalky, well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 1 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
Directory profile prepared – July 2026
Hardy geranium garden profile groups 104 referenced varieties or forms in the Chatelain plant database. This perennial group is read through exposure partial shade, shade, sun, chalky, well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil and a recorded mature size of 0,15 m to 1 m.
Genus identity card
Varieties to notice
| Variety | Colour / habit | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Intense’ | pink – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’ | pink – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium cinereum ‘Giuseppii’ | pink, red – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium cinereum ‘Jolly Jewel Salmon’ | red – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium cinereum ‘Laurence Flatman’ | pink – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium cinereum ‘Purple Pillow’ | red, violet – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium cinereum ‘Rothbury Gem’ | pink – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium cinereum ‘Splendens’ | pink, red – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium clarkei ‘Kashmir Pink’ | pink – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Geranium clarkei ‘Kashmir Purple’ | violet – bushy, ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
The Hardy geranium directory helps choose a garden scene before a variety: habit, exposure and mature volume come before flower appeal.
– Les Jardins d’un Chatelain
Directory reading
Hardy geranium: 104 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, shade, sun, chalky, well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 1 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
The table highlights distinct reference entries to give a concrete view of the group and guide realistic garden choices.
The Chatelain Method
Observe
Read the light before purchase: partial shade, shade.
Diagnose
Check that the soil matches the dominant need: chalky, well-drained, moist.
Correct
Choose a variety by mature volume, not only by flower.
Prevent
Watch water, wind and root competition during the first season.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Hardy geranium garden profile be placed?
The record mainly points to partial shade, shade, sun. The final position also depends on wind, afternoon heat and mature volume.
What soil is suitable?
The group mainly needs chalky, well-drained, moist soil. Prepare soil structure before planting.
How many varieties are referenced?
104 varieties or forms are grouped in the local directory for this genus or horticultural group.