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Hardy perennials are those which stay out in the garden all year round. Most disappear in the winter, as they die back to a crown at ground level. However, some are evergreen.

Latin name

Geranium

Common name

Cranesbill

Type of plant

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

Flower colour

White, blue, mauve, pink and red

Leaf colour

Mid-green

Height and spread

20cm to 25cm x 20cm to 90cm (8in to 10in x 8in to 3ft)

Description

Geraniums are often grown as ground cover, and some are semi-evergreen. Most prefer full sun, although some like shade. In summer, the mounds of attractive foliage are covered in cup-shaped flowers.

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Geranium, Cranesbill

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