Geranium maculatum Espresso

Description

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Espresso’
Common Name: Spotted Cranesbill ‘Espresso’
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Height: Up to approx. 60cm
Mature Spread: Up to approx. 60cm
Flowering Period: Late spring to summer
Flower Colour: Pale purplish-pink
Foliage Colour: Bronze
Hardiness: Hardy perennial
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
Aspect: Sun or part shade
Maintenance: Low

Description

Also known as spotted cranesbill ‘Espresso’, this *Geranium* brings a lovely depth of colour to the garden with its rich bronze foliage and soft pale purplish-pink flowers. Growing to around **60cm high** with a similar spread, it forms a neat, generous clump that works beautifully through borders and mixed planting schemes.

Flowering over a long season from **late spring into summer**, it’s a dependable and attractive perennial that adds contrast, texture and a relaxed natural feel to the garden.

Caragh Garden Notebook

Planting:
Plant in spring or autumn in well-prepared, well-drained soil. It will settle in well in borders where it has room to spread naturally.

Watering:
Water well after planting and during dry spells in the first season. Once established, it is fairly tolerant and easy to care for.

Feeding:
A mulch of compost in spring will help support healthy growth and flowering.

Seasonal Care & Tidy-Up:
Remove tired flowers and any untidy growth as needed to keep the plant looking fresh. Cut back after flowering if you want to neaten the clump.

Pests & Problems:
Generally trouble-free and low maintenance, making it a reliable garden favourite.

Design Notes:
Lovely for adding contrast in cottage gardens, mixed borders and more relaxed planting schemes. The bronze foliage pairs beautifully with silver leaves, soft pinks, purples and whites, and it works especially well where you want a plant that brings both colour and texture.