Geranium Maderense (Madeira Cranesbill)

Description

🌸 Geranium maderense – Giant Herb-Robert / Madeira Cranesbill
Add a touch of dramatic beauty to your garden with Geranium maderense, a spectacular species from the island of Madeira. This majestic perennial forms a mound of deeply divided, fern-like leaves topped with masses of brilliant magenta-pink blooms in late spring to early summer. When in flower, it can reach up to 1.2 metres tall, creating a truly eye-catching display.
Perfect for shady or semi-shaded areas, it brings lush texture and vibrant colour to woodland-style gardens, courtyards, or sheltered borders.
🌿 Growing Conditions:
Light: Partial to full shade (protect from hot afternoon sun)
Soil: Moist, well-draining, humus-rich soil
Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during active growth
Frost: Tender to light frost – may need winter protection
Height: Up to 1.2 m high and wide
Flowering: Late spring to early summer
💡 Planting Tip:
After its grand flowering display, the plant often self-seeds, ensuring new life for the next season. Ideal for shady garden beds or under trees where colour is often hard to achieve.