Geranium Blushing Turtle 2 Litre Pot

Geranium ‘Blushing Turtle’ – Long-Flowering Groundcover with Delicate Pink Charm

Geranium ‘Blushing Turtle’ is a hardy perennial that brings soft beauty and enduring colour to the garden from late spring right through to autumn. Its dusky pink flowers with darker veining are carried above mounds of rich green foliage, creating a lovely contrast and gentle, romantic effect. Compact, clump-forming, and long-blooming, this variety is ideal for edging paths, filling gaps in mixed borders, or softening the base of taller shrubs and roses.

‘Blushing Turtle’ is not only beautiful but also tough – it’s easy to grow, resistant to pests and diseases, and tolerant of a range of garden conditions, including light shade. Once established, it’s also drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance planting schemes.

Key Features

• Flowers: Soft pink blooms with contrasting magenta veining from late spring to early autumn

• Ultimate Height: 10 - 60cm
• Ultimate Spread: 0.5 - 1m

• Foliage: Lush, deeply lobed green leaves forming a tidy clump

• Habit: Compact and mounding, perfect for groundcover or underplanting

• Seasonal Interest: Long flowering season with attractive foliage even when not in bloom

Ideal For

• Cottage-style or informal borders

• Groundcover at the front of beds or under shrubs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist but well-drained; tolerates poorer soils once established

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK

• Maintenance: Minimal – deadhead to encourage repeat blooming and cut back after flowering if needed

Why Choose Geranium ‘Blushing Turtle’?

• Beautiful, long-lasting pink flowers with a graceful look
• Compact and tidy habit for groundcover or underplanting
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to care for
• Attracts pollinators and brings colour for months

Geranium ‘Blushing Turtle’ is a delightful and dependable perennial that brings elegance and extended flowering to any garden. Whether in a mixed border, a wildlife-friendly planting, or a more formal design, it adds a soft touch of pink that lasts for months.