Geranium prat. 'Mrs Kendall Clark'

Overview and Plant Characteristics

Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark' is a charming and graceful variety of meadow cranesbill, admired for its silvery-lavender blue flowers veined with pearly white. This classic cottage garden perennial delivers a romantic, airy presence and thrives in a variety of garden settings. It is especially well-suited for mixed borders, informal plantings, and wildlife-friendly gardens.

This cultivar has stood the test of time for its reliable performance, ornamental foliage, and vintage elegance.

• Botanical Name: Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark'

• Common Name: Meadow Cranesbill

• Family: Geraniaceae

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Height & Spread: 60–90 cm tall × 40–60 cm wide

• Flowers: Soft lavender-blue with silvery-white veining, 3–4 cm wide

• Foliage: Deeply cut mid-green leaves; attractive even when not in flower

• Flowering Period: June to August

• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7 – down to -20°C or lower)

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light Requirements

• Best grown in full sun to partial shade

• In hotter climates, light afternoon shade helps prolong flowering and prevent scorching

• Ideal for open borders and cottage-style gardens

Soil Preferences

• Prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Tolerates a wide range of soil types: loam, clay (if improved), and sandy soil

• Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline

• Avoid waterlogged conditions and very dry, poor soils

Watering, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

Watering

• Keep evenly moist during establishment (first growing season)

• Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from regular watering in dry periods

• Mulching in spring helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

Feeding

• Not a heavy feeder

• Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring for best growth

• Annual top-dressing with compost or well-rotted manure enhances soil structure and vigour

Pruning and Care

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering

• After main flowering (mid to late summer), cut back plants hard to encourage a flush of fresh foliage and potentially a light rebloom

• In autumn or early spring, cut back all old stems and foliage to tidy the clump

• Divide every 3–4 years in spring or autumn to rejuvenate and maintain shape

Garden Uses and Combinations

Geranium 'Mrs Kendall Clark' is an excellent addition to both traditional and contemporary planting schemes, where its pastel tones add a light, airy feel.

Suggested Uses

• Mixed herbaceous borders

• Cottage gardens and naturalistic meadows

• Underplanting for roses or shrubs

• Wildlife gardens – attracts bees and hoverflies

• Cut flower gardens – excellent as a filler in bouquets

Ideal Companion Plants

• Foxgloves (Digitalis) and Delphiniums for height and structure

• Astrantia, Alchemilla mollis, and Nepeta for soft, romantic palettes

• Achillea, Salvia nemorosa, or Coreopsis for a longer season of colour

• Pair with ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuissima or Deschampsia for movement

Benefits and Selling Points

• Elegant flower form and unique colouring – silvery-lavender tones are rare

• Reliable and vigorous—will return year after year

• Long-flowering with good summer performance

• Excellent for pollinators

• Adds a naturalistic and soft texture to borders

• Low maintenance and adaptable

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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