25 Dilys Geranium Seeds - Purple Hardy Cranesbill Perennial Ground Cover

Dilys Geranium is a hardy cranesbill prized for its low, spreading habit and generous display of purple blooms. This perennial geranium forms neat mounds of deeply lobed green foliage that knit together into an effective ground cover, softening borders and filling spaces between shrubs. The flowers appear over a long season, bringing color to beds, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings while attracting pollinators.

Hardy cranesbills are dependable, low-maintenance garden plants that return year after year. Dilys works well as a front-of-border accent, along pathways, or as a weed-suppressing ground cover on sunny to partly shaded sites. Its compact growth and long bloom period make it a versatile choice for mixed perennial gardens and informal landscapes.

Plant Features

• Purple flowers held above low, mounding foliage
• Long blooming season for extended garden color
• Spreading habit suited to ground cover use
• Hardy perennial that returns each year
• Attracts pollinators to the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Geranium
• Plant Type: Hardy perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained garden soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
• Growth Habit: Low, spreading mound
• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
• Spacing: Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors in a seed-starting mix, pressing them lightly into the surface and keeping the medium consistently moist but not soggy. Provide bright light and moderate warmth for germination, and be patient, as cranesbill seeds can be slow and uneven to sprout. Once seedlings have several true leaves and danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually before transplanting into the garden.

Choose a site with well-drained soil and sun to partial shade. Water young plants regularly during their first season to help roots establish, then reduce watering as plants mature. A light trim after the first flush of bloom can encourage fresh growth and additional flowers. Dilys geranium is generally low maintenance once established.

What's Included

25 Dilys Geranium seeds for planting.