Geranium 'Dragon Heart' – Bold Colour and Vigorous Groundcover for Summer Impact
Geranium 'Dragon Heart' is a striking, large-flowered hardy perennial known for its vivid magenta blooms with dramatic black centres. Flowering generously from early summer into autumn, it brings bold colour and a wild, natural charm to borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Its trailing, spreading habit makes it ideal for covering ground, spilling over walls, or weaving between shrubs and taller perennials.
This variety is not only eye-catching but also robust and easy to grow, thriving in sun or partial shade and tolerating a range of soils. It’s perfect for gardeners seeking vivid, low-maintenance summer colour with excellent pollinator value.
Key Features
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Flowers: Large magenta-pink blooms with contrasting black centres from June to September
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Ultimate Height: 40cm
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Ultimate Spread: 10 - 50cm
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Foliage: Deep green, lobed leaves that form a lush, informal carpet
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Habit: Low, spreading and semi-trailing – great for softening edges or filling gaps
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Seasonal Interest: Continuous blooms through the warmer months
Ideal For
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Cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens
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Weaving through borders or under roses
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Softening paths, steps or walls
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Large containers or informal planting schemes
Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Moist but well-drained soil; tolerates poorer conditions once established
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Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
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Maintenance: Low – cut back after flowering to tidy and encourage fresh growth
Why Choose Geranium 'Dragon Heart'?
- Striking magenta blooms with bold contrast
- Excellent groundcover with a sprawling, informal habit
- Loved by bees and pollinators
- Hardy, tough, and easy to care for
Geranium 'Dragon Heart' is a true summer showstopper, combining vivid colour with versatility and resilience. Whether planted in borders, slopes or naturalistic schemes, it offers dramatic flower power and effortless garden charm.
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.