Storksbill Hard Pink – Geranium macrorrhizum Czakor | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Czakor’ – Strong ground cover with long-lasting blooms

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Czakor’, better known as Cranesbill, is a compact, deciduous perennial with a remarkably long flowering period. This low-maintenance ground cover adorns your garden with deep pink flowers from June to September and in the autumn, its leaves turn to warm shades of red. It is bee-friendly, drought-tolerant, and very winter-hardy.

A beautiful choice for borders, rock gardens, or as filler between shrubs!

Benefits of Geranium ‘Czakor’

✔ Long-lasting blooms – Abundant deep pink flowers from June to September
✔ Strong ground cover – Quickly forms a dense growth to suppress weeds
✔ Bee and butterfly friendly – Richly blooming and attractive to insects
✔ Low maintenance – Easy care and well-suited to drought
✔ Decorative foliage – Green in summer, red shades in autumn
✔ Safe – Non-toxic to humans or pets

Plant Characteristics

• Latin name: Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Czakor’

• Dutch name: Cranesbill ‘Czakor’

• Type: Perennial, deciduous

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Width: Up to about 60 cm, ground-covering

• Flower color: Deep pink

• Flowering period: June to September

• Leaf color: Fresh green (summer), reddish (autumn)

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Soil: Rich in humus, well-draining, slightly moist

• Winter hardy: Yes, down to -25°C

• Bee friendly: Yes

• Toxic: No

Care Tips

• Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering for a fresh shape. Remove old leaves in spring.

• Watering: Very drought-tolerant once established. Water extra during prolonged dry spells.

• Fertilizing: Lightly fertilize in spring for optimal growth and flowering.

• Application: Borders, rock gardens, edges of paths, under shrubs

Why choose Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Czakor’?

This strong cranesbill is a reliable ground cover that lasts for years. With its compact growth, colorful blooms, and graceful autumn coloration, it is a true asset to any garden. Ideal for those looking for a low-maintenance plant with long ornamental value.