Bevan's Variety Geranium
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’Bevan’s Variety Geranium is a durable spreading perennial prized for its vivid magenta-pink flowers, aromatic foliage, and exceptional adaptability in the landscape. Blooming heavily in late spring to early summer, this hardy geranium produces masses of bright, open-faced flowers that rise just above the dense mound of deeply cut green foliage, creating a colorful carpet effect in garden beds and borders.
The foliage is one of this plant’s standout features. Its softly textured leaves release a pleasant spicy fragrance when brushed or crushed and often develop attractive reddish tones in fall for added seasonal interest. The dense spreading habit helps suppress weeds and makes this variety especially useful as a long-lasting groundcover in difficult planting areas.
Bevan’s Variety Geranium typically reaches 12 to 18 inches tall while spreading steadily outward over time. It thrives in a wide range of growing conditions and is especially valued for its toughness, drought tolerance, and ability to perform well beneath trees or in dry shade once established.
This perennial grows best in full shade to partial sun with well-drained soil but adapts well to a variety of soil types and garden conditions. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and reliably returns year after year with strong flowering and vigorous foliage growth.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full shade to partial sun for best flowering and foliage growth.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to varied soil conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant when mature.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer is rarely needed in average garden soils.
Pruning: Shear lightly after flowering to refresh foliage and encourage dense growth.
Spacing: Space plants 18″ – 24″ (in) apart for groundcover coverage.
Maintenance: Divide clumps over time if needed to control spread and rejuvenate growth.
Its bright flowers, fragrant foliage, and dependable spreading habit make Bevan’s Variety Geranium an excellent choice for borders, groundcovers, underplanting, and mass plantings.
