Additional Information about Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'

'Bevan's Variety' is a long-lived, easy-care perennial valued for its adaptability, fragrant foliage, and performance. Rich magenta flowers appear in late spring and early summer, rising above dense mounds of rounded, aromatic leaves that create an attractive carpet of foliage throughout the growing season. While the bloom display is impressive, this hardy geranium continues to earn its place in the landscape long after flowering has finished.

A vigorous spreader by rhizomes, 'Bevan's Variety' gradually forms a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover that works well beneath trees, along woodland edges, on slopes, or in the front of perennial borders. Its lightly fuzzy, apple-scented foliage remains attractive through much of the year and often develops warm bronze to reddish tones in fall and winter.

One of its greatest strengths is its versatility. It thrives in part shade but also performs well in full sun when provided with adequate moisture. Once established, it is notably drought tolerant and handles dry shade better than many other perennials. The nectar-rich flowers are visited by bees and other pollinators, while the aromatic foliage is generally avoided by deer and rabbits, excellent for low-maintenance landscapes.

Geranium is derived from the Greek geranós, meaning crane. The common name, cranesbill, derives from the shape of the fruit capsule that appears in some of the species.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'

Prefers average, well-drained soils. Moist, organic soils will promote spreading. Tolerates summer heat well if given ample moisture. Plants can be sheared to 3" (8 cm) to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division.