Indeed, Geranium 'Plenum' is a double-flowered cranesbill! Cranesbill geraniums are loved for their resilience, tolerance to many conditions, hardiness and long flowering period. The only difference with this unique variety is that it has extra petals and flower power! The vivid purple ruffly blooms of double Geranium 'Plenum' will delight the eye when they burst into action in late spring, sat on their soft green cushion of foliage. Over the years, enjoy more and more from this plan t as it gradually spreads to pad out its space in the border. Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' really isn't fussy, but given the choice it would love to grow in a space which has some light shade for part of the day. Soil type is not a problem for this double-flowered geranium, as it will usually anchor itself into all types including sandy, clay, loam or chalky soils. It finished flowering in mid summer, at which point you can cut it back completely and fresh new foliage will soon appear. In a good year (long summer) you might be treated to a second flush before autumn!
