Geranium endressii (French crane's-bill, Endres cranesbill) — trumpet- or saucer-shaped, soft trumpet-pink flowers with darker pink veins. Full sun or partial shade — tolerates full shade but produces fewer flowers there.
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Product features
Common name: French crane's-bill, Endres cranesbill
Height: 45cm to 60cm (up to 75cm)
Spread: 60cm to 100cm
Foliage: Mid-green, deeply lobed, palmate leaves
Flower: Trumpet- or saucer-shaped, soft trumpet-pink flowers with darker pink veins
Attractive to wildlife: Bees, butterflies, hoverflies; unbothered by slugs and rabbits
Soil Type: Highly adaptable — moderately fertile, moist but well-drained
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H7)
Position: Full sun, partial shade, or light dappled shade
Evergreen: No; semi-evergreen in mild winters
Suitable for: Ground cover under shrubs, cottage gardens, banks/slopes, underplanting roses
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — tolerates full shade but flowers less
Aspect: Adapts well to almost any garden aspect
Soil type: Poor to moderately fertile — tolerates clay, loam, chalk, sand
Drainage: Well-drained or moist but well-drained
Watering: Water regularly until established; handles dry spells once mature
Deadheading: Cut back hard after first flowering flush in midsummer
End of season: Cut down to ground level in late autumn
Propagation: Divide root clumps in early spring or autumn, or take basal cuttings
