Geranium ‘Ballerina’ – A Dainty Perennial with Striking Blooms
Geranium ‘Ballerina’ is a charming, compact hardy geranium that dazzles with its delicate, lilac-pink flowers veined in deep purple, creating a striking contrast against its soft, lobed green foliage. This low-growing, mound-forming perennial is perfect for rock gardens, borders, containers, and ground cover, adding beauty and texture to any planting scheme.
Why Grow Geranium ‘Ballerina’?
Exquisite Flowers – Large, cup-shaped lavender-pink blooms with intricate purple veining, resembling a ballerina’s tutu.
Compact & Tidy Growth – Forms a neat spreading mound, ideal for edging paths, filling gaps in borders, or softening rockeries.
Long Flowering Season – Blooms from late spring through summer, bringing lasting colour to the garden.
Wildlife Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators in your garden.
Hardy & Low Maintenance – Fully hardy in the UK, thriving in various conditions with minimal upkeep.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Performs well in rock gardens, cottage gardens, and mixed borders.
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but adaptable to various conditions, including dry soils once established.
Watering: Keep well-watered when first planted; drought-tolerant once established.
Maintenance:
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Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Cut back lightly after flowering to promote fresh foliage and potential rebloom.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain health and vigour.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Geranium ‘Ballerina’ pairs beautifully with lavender, salvias, sedums, ornamental grasses, and alpine plants, creating a naturalistic, flowing effect in the garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.