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Geranium Orion

Geranium Orion
Cranesbill, Storksbill, Hardy Geranium

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Geranium Orion , a groundcover with large violet-blue flowers.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
55 cm
Spread at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to July, September to October
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Description

The perennial Geranium Orion, derived from the famous Johnson's Blue, is an excellent spreading plant. It also blooms very well in a pot where the length of its stems ensures a beautiful trailing habit.

It is covered with large purplish-blue flowers from June to November, however, pruning is necessary in summer to help it reflower in autumn.

Like other perennial geraniums, it is undemanding in terms of its situation and the quality of the soil.

The perfect pairing for it: a white and blue-violet wave with Geranium sanguineum album and Geranium Splish Splash. This combination is available to purchase in our White-Blue Geranium collection ref 7377.

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Hardy geraniums: Planting, growing and care
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by Alexandra 16 min.
Hardy geraniums: Planting, growing and care
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Geranium Orion in pictures

Geranium Orion (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium Orion (Foliage) Foliage
Geranium Orion (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to July, September to October
Flower size 4 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 55 cm
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Cultivar

Orion

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Cranesbill, Storksbill, Hardy Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

To plant your Geranium Orion, prepare the soil to a depth of 20 cubic cm, crumbling the soil well.  Add a fertiliser to the base of the hole such as bonemeal.  Position your plant, removed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole and water generously to eliminate any air pockets. In dry weather, it will be necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to help the plant to establish.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil Light and rich

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, it is wise to cut back the stems and leaves to ground level in order to prevent excessive self seeding and to encourage new foliage and promote a second flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended twice a year
Pruning time March, July to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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