Description

A South London favourite for good reason – Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Czakor’ is a tough, low-maintenance ground cover that earns its keep in any garden. With deep magenta-pink blooms and aromatic foliage, it’s ideal for filling tricky shady spots, suppressing weeds, and softening borders. Perfect alongside ferns, hostas or under roses for a lush, layered look that thrives in urban gardens.

Plants supplied in a 2LTR grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 30–45cm


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  Mature Spread: 45–60cm


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  Flower Colour: Magenta-pink


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer


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  Foliage: Semi-evergreen, deeply lobed and aromatic


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  Fragrant: Yes – both foliage and flowers


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Fully hardy – even in Southwark winters


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  Position: Full sun to full shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral, or alkaline


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  Wildlife Friendly: Loved by pollinators – bees adore it!

Perfect For:

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  Shady borders and awkward corners


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  Ground cover beneath trees and shrubs


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  Weed suppression without the faff


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  Wildlife-friendly, low-maintenance planting

How to Grow:

Simply plant in any reasonably well-drained soil, water in well, and let it spread! Cut back after flowering to encourage a tidy second flush of foliage – no green thumb required.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity.