Rozanne hardy geranium (Geranium) - hardy groundcover - 11 cm pot - Height 25 cm

The 'Rozanne' Geranium (Geranium) is one of the longest-flowering perennials found in temperate gardens. In good sunny conditions, it begins flowering in June and continues until the first hard frosts, often in October or November. This exceptional four- to five-month flowering season is remarkable for a herbaceous perennial. Rejuvenating the plant with a trim in July, when the first flush begins to fade, encourages an even denser wave of flowers in August and September.

Yes, the perennial geranium 'Rozanne' is fully hardy throughout France, including regions with cold winters such as the northeast, the Massif Central, or the mid-altitude Alps. The plant can withstand temperatures down to' -15°C without any protection. In 'autumn, the deciduous foliage naturally disappears, and the crown spends the 'winter dormant in the ground. As soon as temperatures rise in March or April, new stems emerge vigorously.

The perennial geranium 'Rozanne' is o'ne of the best perennial ground covers available for full-sun gardens. Its trailing and spreading stems, which can cover a diameter of 60 to 90 cm per plant, effectively fill the spaces between shrubs and suppress weeds once well established. To obtain a dense carpet, allow a spacing of 40 to 50 cm between each plant. It 'can also be used along borders, at the foot of rose bushes or flowe'ring shrubs, on gently sloping embankments, or even spilling over a low wall.

Pruning the perennial Geranium 'Rozanne' is optional but improves the plant's flowering and shape. An initial rejuvenation pruning in July, consisting of cutting the stems d'own by one-third to one-half their length, stimulates rapid regrowth and a new flush of flowers in August and September. At the end of the season, in l'ate or early spring, cut all the vegetation back to ground level to start with a clean base. This pruning also promotes vigorous new growth in spring.

Yes, the 'Rozanne' geranium is an excellent nectar-producing plant, particularly popular with honeybees and wild bees, bumblebees, and many butterfly species. Its open, cup-shaped flowers, which are blue-purple with a light-coloured centre veined with purple, provide easily accessible nectar for insects of all shapes and sizes. Its long flowering season, from June to October, makes it a reliable source of food at a time when many 'other plants have finished flowering.

The perennial geranium 'Rozanne' is 'perfectly suited to growing in a pot or planter on a sunny terrace or balcony. Choose a container 'at least 25 to 30 cm in diameter to allow the root ball to develop over several years. Use a quality multipurpose potting mix blended with one-third planting soil to improve the structure. In a pot, 'watering should be more regular than 'in the ground, especially during heatwaves: check the 'moisture of the growing medium two to three times a week in summer.

The 'Rozanne' hardy geranium (Geranium) belongs to a completely different botanical family from what is commonly known as a "balcony geranium", which are actually Pelargoniums, non-hardy plants native to South Africa that must be brought indoors for winter. The 'Rozanne' Geranium is a true hardy perennial, capable of overwintering in the ground without any protection, and reliably growing back each spring for many years.