Geranium 'Sue Crug'

Overview and Features

Geranium 'Sue Crug' is a rare and striking hardy perennial Cranesbill, prized for its bold magenta-purple flowers and reddish, deeply lobed foliage that adds colour even when not in bloom. Originally raised by Crûg Farm Plants in Wales, this cultivar has become popular for its bold foliage contrast, free-flowering nature, and compact growth. It offers something special for gardeners looking to diversify from the more common blues and pinks of traditional hardy geraniums.

• Botanical Name: Geranium 'Sue Crug'

• Common Name: Hardy Cranesbill

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Height & Spread: 30–40 cm tall × 45–60 cm wide

• Flowers: Rich magenta to reddish-purple with darker veins

• Foliage: Red-tinged, deeply lobed, often flushed with bronze tones

• Flowering Period: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July), with occasional rebloom in autumn

• Habit: Mounding to slightly spreading

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland (H7, to -20°C or below)

Position and Soil Requirements

Light

• Grows best in partial shade to full sun

• Prefers dappled light, especially in hot summer climates

• Avoid deep shade to ensure strong flowering

Soil

• Prefers moist but well-drained soil

• Tolerant of loamy, sandy, or humus-rich soils

• Avoid heavy, compacted clay unless improved with organic matter

• Neutral to slightly acidic pH is preferred

Watering, Feeding, and Ongoing Care

Watering

• Keep evenly moist during establishment and flowering season

• Once established, moderately drought-tolerant

• Water during prolonged dry periods, especially in containers or sandy soils

Feeding

• Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring

• Container-grown plants may benefit from a light liquid feed every 4–6 weeks

Maintenance

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering and a tidy habit

• After main flowering flush, trim back lightly to rejuvenate foliage and stimulate fresh growth

• In late autumn, cut back faded foliage to soil level

• Mulch lightly in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Seasonal Notes and Propagation

• Fully winter hardy and returns year after year

• In mild climates, may retain some winter foliage colour

• Divide every 3–4 years in spring or early autumn to rejuvenate and propagate

• Can be grown from basal cuttings or division

Landscaping and Companion Planting

Geranium 'Sue Crug' offers multi-season interest and pairs well with both shade- and sun-tolerant perennials. It’s perfect for:

• Mid-border planting in mixed perennial beds

• Underplanting of roses or shrubs

• Naturalistic or woodland-style borders

• Shaded edge of cottage gardens

• Large containers in part-shaded courtyards or patios

Companion Plants

• Heuchera, Pulmonaria, Brunnera, and Tiarella for contrast foliage

• Digitalis, Astrantia, and Hosta in shaded beds

• Salvia nemorosa, Nepeta, and Alchemilla in sunnier borders

Key Benefits and Selling Points

• Striking magenta blooms unlike typical blue Cranesbills

• Ornamental foliage offers season-long colour and texture

• Compact, clumping growth habit suits containers and borders

• Low-maintenance, long-lived perennial

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

• Ideal for gardeners looking for something unique

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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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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