Hardy Geraniums for Irish Gardens

What This Collection Brings to the Garden

Hardy geraniums are adaptable perennials with spreading mounds of foliage and a long season of flowers, useful for borders, edging, ground cover and informal planting.

Hardy geraniums are dependable border perennials that flower generously, knit between larger plants and cover bare soil without demanding a rigid planting style. Different forms work as edging, ground cover or loose mounds through mixed borders.

Why It Works in Irish Gardens

They are particularly well suited to Irish gardens because many tolerate regular rainfall, cool summers and partial shade. Good drainage still matters for some species, but the group contains options for both sunny and more shaded sites.

Choosing the Right Plants

Choose by height, spread, flowering period and tolerance of sun or shade. Some form neat edging plants, while more vigorous types are better used as broad ground cover through mixed borders.

Planting and Care

Cut back untidy foliage after the first main flush where appropriate to encourage fresh growth. Divide congested clumps in spring or autumn and give vigorous varieties enough space to spread.