White Flower Farm Geranium x cantabrigiense Karmina
Best resilient groundcover for low maintenance garden beauty.
This true Geranium offers a low-growing, mat-forming habit ideal for borders and groundcover. Its fragrant foliage and reddish-purple blooms in spring are complemented by striking crimson fall color, all while being resistant to deer. It thrives in sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
$15.95
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Who it's for
- Busy gardeners desiring beautiful, low-effort landscape solutions.
- Gardeners needing a robust, weed-suppressing plant for diverse garden spots.
- Homeowners in areas with wildlife or seeking drought-tolerant plants.
Who should skip it
- Enthusiasts expecting continuous, season-long floral displays from perennials.
- Designers with strict color palettes or preferring softer, muted tones.
- Gardeners with limited space or preferring strictly contained plants.
Performance breakdown
Groundcover density
Mat-forming habit creates a lush, weed-suppressing carpet with minimal effort.
Seasonal versatility
Offers dual-season appeal with spring blooms and brilliant crimson autumn foliage.
Pest resistance
Reliably deer-resistant, saving gardeners from constant protective measures.
Maintenance ease
A low-fuss perennial that thrives with very little ongoing intervention.
Sensory appeal
Fragrant foliage adds a subtle, pleasant dimension to garden borders.
Adaptability
Versatile light requirements allow for successful planting in varied garden spots.
Key Specs
Common Name
Cranesbill
Hardiness Zone
5-8
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Blooms In
May-Jun
Mature Height
6-12 inches
Spacing
12-15 inches
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Fragrance
Yes
Deer Resistance
Yes
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