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The soft outline suits informal planting where stems can weave between companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: clump-forming perennial with a spreading, rhizomatous base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal interest: blue-violet flowers from late spring into summer, often above fresh divided leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite fit: best in full sun or partial shade in open border soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: remove spent stems and tired leaves after flowering to refresh growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer fit: possible in wide pots, with steady summer watering and open drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: allow around 100 cm for its full mature spread in open ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":61482608230730,"sku":"MM-MEC-0893","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/geranium-johnsons-blue-plant-01.webp?v=1776360357"},{"product_id":"geranium-macrorrhizum-spessart","title":"Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' is a semi-evergreen big-root cranesbill with aromatic foliage and soft white to pale pink flowers from late spring into summer. It is especially useful for low cover around shrubs, dry shade, gravelly edges and mixed borders where a spreading perennial can settle long term and keep soil visually covered. The aromatic leaves add interest when brushed along path edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: bushy, spreading perennial with aromatic, lobed leaves and a broad rhizomatous base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal interest: pale flowers plus red tones in autumn foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite fit: full sun, partial shade or shade, including dry shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: remove flowered stems and tired leaves after bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer fit: suitable for large pots and troughs with steady drainage and space to widen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: allow around 100 cm for mature groundcover spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":61482608656714,"sku":"MM-MEC-0894","price":14.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/geranium-macrorrhizum-spessart-02.webp?v=1776360365"},{"product_id":"geranium-cantabrigiense-biokovo","title":"Geranium × cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeranium × cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' is a low, mat-forming cranesbill with scented green foliage and soft white to pale pink flowers. It creates a calm ground layer for border fronts, gravelly edges, open shrub bases and path-side planting, with foliage that can remain semi-evergreen in milder winters and freshen quickly after trimming. The low shape also works well in repeated drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: spreading, mat-forming perennial with aromatic leaves and a low, knitted outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal interest: pale flowers in late spring and early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite fit: sun, partial shade or light shade with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained to well-drained ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: clear flowered stems and older leaves after bloom for fresh growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer fit: suitable for broad bowls, troughs and large patio planters with drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: allow around 100 cm for mature groundcover spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":61482608689482,"sku":"MM-MEC-0891","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/geranium-x-cantabrigiense-biokovo-plant-01.webp?v=1776360358"},{"product_id":"geranium-cantabrigiense-cambridge","title":"Geranium × cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeranium × cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' is a low, spreading cranesbill with aromatic foliage and purple-pink flowers above the mat in spring to early summer. It is useful as groundcover at border fronts, along gravel paths, in rock-garden edges and beneath open shrubs where drainage is good and the low foliage can knit outward. Its compact height keeps flowers visible near paving and stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: trailing to mat-forming perennial with a broad, low outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal interest: purple-pink flowers with fresh green foliage and useful low cover afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite fit: full sun or partial shade, sheltered or exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil suits it best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: remove flowered stems and older leaves to renew the mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer fit: works in troughs, bowls and broad patio planters with open compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: allow around 100 cm for mature spread in open ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":61482609803594,"sku":"MM-MEC-0892","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/geranium-x-cantabrigiense-cambridge-02.webp?v=1776360362"},{"product_id":"symphytum-grandiflorum","title":"Symphytum grandiflorum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSymphytum grandiflorum is a creeping comfrey that spreads into a leafy carpet in moist, fertile ground. Pale spring flowers and broad leaves make it useful for informal groundcover below shrubs, along cool edges and in relaxed woodland-style planting, especially where soil cover is part of the design and a natural look is welcome. 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