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Crystal Rose Hardy Geranium

Crystal Rose Hardy Geranium

GERANIUM x cantabrigiense 'Crystal Rose'

  • Full Shade (0-3 hrs), Full Sun (6+ hrs), and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • Moderate drought resistance
  • Ground cover
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • 12"-18"
  • 6"–1'
Regular price $10.99
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Crystal Rose Hardy Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense Crystal Rose) is a high-performance perennial that combines delicate beauty with incredible landscape utility. This semi-evergreen dwarf variety is widely considered one of the best ground covers for modern gardens, forming a dense, carpet-like mat of fragrant, deep green foliage that smothers weeds with ease.

As a resilient member of the Geranium genus (commonly known as "Cranesbill"), Crystal Rose is prized for its intense floral display. From late spring through early summer, the foliage is almost entirely hidden beneath a blanket of vivid, bright magenta-pink flowers. This variety is exceptionally "garden-tough," proving itself to be drought tolerant once established and capable of thriving in difficult clay soils. Its compact, tidy habit makes it an ideal selection for rock gardens, garden borders, or filling in the gaps between larger shrubs where a splash of neon color is needed.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Vibrant Magenta Blooms: Provides an explosion of saturated pink color that holds up beautifully in the sun.
  • Dense Ground Cover: Forms a tight, weed-suppressing carpet that spreads reliably without being invasive.
  • Low Maintenance & Rugged: Naturally resistant to deer and gophers; tolerates clay, heat, and dry spells.
  • Fragrant Foliage: The aromatic leaves turn lovely shades of reddish-orange in the autumn, extending seasonal interest.
  • Versatile & Compact: Stays low to the ground (8–12 inches), making it perfect for edging pathways or stone walls.

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it appreciates moderate watering, its ability to withstand periods of dryness makes it a staple for water-wise gardening. Reaching a spread of up to 18 inches, it quickly establishes itself as a dependable, multi-season performer. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 6"–1'

Mature Spread is 12"-18"

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Summer

Special Features:

  • Ground cover