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Geranium cantabrigiense – Intense
‘Intense’ is a dazzling cultivar of Geranium × cantabrigiense, producing masses of vivid magenta‑pink blooms that hover above a carpet of finely cut, aromatic foliage. Its low, spreading habit makes it ideal as a groundcover or for edging, while the foliage develops attractive red tones in autumn. This semi‑evergreen cranesbill remains compact and tidy, offering continuous visual appeal with minimal effort. It’s well suited for borders, rock gardens, or mixed containers, especially in sun to part shade locations.
- 1 Bare Root
- Vivid magenta‑pink blooms
- Groundcover / mat‑forming habit
- Foliage aromatic, turns red in fall
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Magenta‑pink (flowers); green to reddish tones (foliage) |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 8–25 cm / ~3–10 in |
| Plant Width | 40–60 cm / ~16–24 in |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Spring planting (or fall in mild climates) |
| Bloom Timing | June - September |
| Plant Depth | “Top of root level with soil surface” (common planting advice for hardy geraniums) |
| Plant Spacing | ~30–50 cm / 12–20 in |
Description
Geranium cantabrigiense – Intense
‘Intense’ is a dazzling cultivar of Geranium × cantabrigiense, producing masses of vivid magenta‑pink blooms that hover above a carpet of finely cut, aromatic foliage. Its low, spreading habit makes it ideal as a groundcover or for edging, while the foliage develops attractive red tones in autumn. This semi‑evergreen cranesbill remains compact and tidy, offering continuous visual appeal with minimal effort. It’s well suited for borders, rock gardens, or mixed containers, especially in sun to part shade locations.
- 1 Bare Root
- Vivid magenta‑pink blooms
- Groundcover / mat‑forming habit
- Foliage aromatic, turns red in fall
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Magenta‑pink (flowers); green to reddish tones (foliage) |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 8–25 cm / ~3–10 in |
| Plant Width | 40–60 cm / ~16–24 in |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Spring planting (or fall in mild climates) |
| Bloom Timing | June - September |
| Plant Depth | “Top of root level with soil surface” (common planting advice for hardy geraniums) |
| Plant Spacing | ~30–50 cm / 12–20 in |
