Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Geranium
'Crystal Lake'
Allow Geranium 'Crystal Lake' to gradually sprawl to fill bare spaces in borders, working as an effective and beautiful ground cover with its lush green leaves and dainty, nectar-rich blooms. This hardy geranium will light up almost any dull spot in the garden with its almost-luminous flowers, held above attractive green foliage on reddish stems. It spreads gradually and gently and is fairly compact in height, bearing a profusion of pure and striking blooms through the summer: a pale alpine blue, white towards the eye, from where lines of dark purple veins radiate outwards. Geranium 'Crystal Lake' is an easy plant for illuminating areas that need a lift, shining out attractively even as the light fades in the evenings. After the long flowering season, its lightly marbled leaves create a lush ground cover until winter sets in.
Geranium wallichianum 'Crystal Lake' is a an easy-going perennial, happy in most garden soils and flowering well in sunny spots or in partial shade. The lobed foliage creates attractive mounds, eventually stretching to fill a space to around 60cm across. It’s easy to slot into gaps in borders, along pathways or jostling among the legs of roses and other shrubs. Geraniums like 'Crystal Lake' are a great option for those looking for a low-maintenance plant that is fuss-free and has good resistance to pests and diseases. They add easy-to-achieve floral charm to most situations, and have the added bonus of attracting pollinators to the garden.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Geranium wallichianum 'Crystal Lake'
- Flower colour
- Purple, blue, violet
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Spreading
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 6 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- No
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Pots
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Wildlife gardens
Large containers
Coastal gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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