- Charming spring- and summer colors with long flowering.
- Attracts bees and butterflies for greater biodiversity.
- Good winter hardiness and reliable year after year.
- Low maintenance and suitable for borders and rock gardens.
- Elegant, spreading growth for natural ground cover.
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Geranium oxonianum ‘Claridge Druce’ Oxonian Cranesbill is a Hardy Geranium perennial notable for its compact, mounding form and soft pink blooms with dark veins, backed by delicate, lobed foliage.
This crane tolerates sun to light shade and well‑drained soil, spreading slowly to form a low, dense clump with a long flowering period from late spring to midsummer.
Ideal for woodland edges, rock gardens, and borders, it brings graceful color and texture to garden spaces, pairing well with a variety of perennials.
Care
Geranium oxonianum ‘Claridge Druce’ thrives in well-drained soil with moderate watering and light feeding in spring. This Oxford cranesbill flowers best in sun to light shade and appreciates mulch in hot summers.
Watering
Water deeply when the top inch dries, avoiding wet leaves. Keep evenly moist during growth and reduce watering in winter.
Maintenance
Deadhead faded blooms, trim lightly, and divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.
Location
Plant in a sunny to partly shaded border or container with some shelter from hot afternoon sun.
Tips
Improve drainage with grit or perlite, mulch lightly, and pair with low-growing companions for extended display.
The Oxonian cranesbill geranium 'Claridge Druce' is an elegant geranium with a fresh mix of lilac-pink flowers, ideal as a colorful accent in borders. As a perennial and popular garden plant, it combines beautifully with other spring bloomers and summer bloomers. Its open flower structure attracts butterflies and bees and adds liveliness to the garden. With a fine, draped leaf structure, this geranium offers subtle, natural charm.