{"product_id":"geranium-wallichianum-bloom-me-away-british-grown-hardy-geranium","title":"Geranium wallichianum 'Bloom Me Away' - British Grown Hardy Geranium","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis stunning hardy geranium produces an abundance of large violet-blue flowers with darker veining from early summer well into autumn. Flowering over an exceptionally long period, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeranium wallichianum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Bloom Me Away’ creates a colourful, informal display that weaves beautifully through borders and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Its deeply divided foliage provides attractive texture throughout the growing season, making it a valuable garden performer long after many other perennials have finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeranium wallichianum ‘Bloom Me Away’\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly known as Hardy Geranium or Cranesbill, is prized for its vigorous growth, extended flowering season, and excellent garden reliability. It combines the elegant flowers of the Himalayan species with improved flowering performance, making it a fantastic choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and pollinator-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbaceous, Long Flowering, Wildlife Friendly, Cottage Garden Favourite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e June to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e April to November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeranium wallichianum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Bloom Me Away’ (Wallich’s cranesbill)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardy Geranium\u003cbr\u003eCranesbill\u003cbr\u003eWallich’s Cranesbill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe species \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeranium wallichianum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is native to the Himalayas, including parts of Nepal, northern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. It was named in honour of the Danish botanist \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eNathaniel Wallich\u003c\/span\u003e, who made significant contributions to the study of Asian plants. ‘Bloom Me Away’ is a cultivated garden selection developed for its prolific flowering and strong garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrim back spent flowers and tired foliage in midsummer if plants begin to look untidy. This often encourages fresh growth and continued flowering. Cut back old foliage completely in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe open flowers are rich in nectar and attract bees, hoverflies, butterflies, and other pollinating insects over a particularly long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, underplanting roses, and weaving through other herbaceous perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep well watered during establishment. Once established, it is reasonably drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture during extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Grows well in loam, clay, and chalk soils provided drainage is adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply a balanced fertiliser or mulch with garden compost in spring to support healthy growth and prolonged flowering. Additional feeding is rarely required in fertile garden soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow stems to gently intermingle with neighbouring plants. This natural weaving habit creates a softer, more relaxed display and helps support the long flowering stems without staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike many hardy geraniums that peak for a few weeks, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeranium wallichianum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cultivars are renowned for flowering continuously for months. With regular deadheading, ‘Bloom Me Away’ can provide colour from early summer right through to the first autumn frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"17cm","offer_id":58278400721277,"sku":"6492343621871","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/geranium-wallichianum-bloom-me-away-british-grown-hardy-geranium-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-6792046.jpg?v=1781743844","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/geranium-wallichianum-bloom-me-away-british-grown-hardy-geranium","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}