Geranium (Cinereum Group) Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab)
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Dense, compact growth and vivid blooms make this hardy perennial an ideal low-maintenance choice for borders, rockeries or containers. Flowers appear from late spring through to autumn, with small, slightly cupped pink blooms featuring pale centres, deep purple veining and a maroon blotch.
Foliage forms a tidy mound of rounded, deeply lobed grey-green leaves, providing weed-suppressing cover. Geranium Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab') performs well in full sun or light shade and suits most soils as drainage is good—avoid heavy clay.
Drought tolerant once established, it’s also resistant to rabbits, slugs, and adverse weather, whilst pollinators are drawn to the long flowering season.
Foliage forms a tidy mound of rounded, deeply lobed grey-green leaves, providing weed-suppressing cover. Geranium Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab') performs well in full sun or light shade and suits most soils as drainage is good—avoid heavy clay.
Drought tolerant once established, it’s also resistant to rabbits, slugs, and adverse weather, whilst pollinators are drawn to the long flowering season.
How to care for Geranium cinereum Jolly Jewel Raspberry ('Noortjjrab'):
This cranesbill is a tough, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in very well-drained soil and full sun, making it ideal for rock gardens, gravel planting, borders, and wildlife-friendly schemes. Its neat, low-growing habit, deeply lobed foliage and vibrant magenta-pink flowers provide a long season of interest.
Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little watering, although occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods will help maintain health growth and encourage flowering.
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage further blooms. After the main flowering period, lightly trim back any untidy growth to help maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh foliage.
In autumn, avoid heavy pruning; simply remove any damaged or tired growth and leave the remaining foliage to provide winter interest and shelter for wildlife.
Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little watering, although occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods will help maintain health growth and encourage flowering.
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage further blooms. After the main flowering period, lightly trim back any untidy growth to help maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh foliage.
In autumn, avoid heavy pruning; simply remove any damaged or tired growth and leave the remaining foliage to provide winter interest and shelter for wildlife.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.2m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
