25 Sirak Geranium Seeds - Purple Cranesbill Hardy Perennial

Sirak Geranium, also known as Purple Cranesbill, is a hardy perennial prized for its deeply cut foliage and vibrant purple-pink flowers. This low-maintenance plant forms neat mounds of aromatic leaves that turn attractive shades in autumn, making it a wonderful choice for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. Its long blooming season from late spring to midsummer attracts bees and other pollinators, adding life to any garden setting.

Easy to grow from seed, Sirak Geranium is an excellent option for gardeners looking to establish a reliable perennial that returns year after year. Whether used as a front-of-border accent or massed as a weed-suppressing ground cover, this cranesbill delivers dependable color and texture with minimal fuss.

Plant Features

• Hardy perennial that returns each year
• Deeply lobed, aromatic green foliage
• Purple-pink flowers bloom in late spring to midsummer
• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
• Low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Geranium spp.
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist until established
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, mounding
• Bloom Season: Late spring to midsummer
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Sirak Geranium seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 65-70°F and keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 14-21 days. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and harden off gradually before moving outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Plant in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, Sirak Geranium is relatively drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and cut back foliage in late autumn or early spring to promote fresh growth.

What's Included

25 Sirak Geranium seeds (Purple Cranesbill, hardy perennial).