Karmina Geranium
Geranium × cantabrigiense ‘Karmina’Karmina Geranium is a vigorous spreading perennial prized for its bright magenta-pink flowers, aromatic foliage, and reliable groundcover performance. Blooming heavily in late spring to early summer, this hardy geranium produces dense clusters of vibrant flowers that rise just above a low carpet of finely textured green foliage, creating a bold seasonal color display in borders and naturalized plantings.
Its fragrant, deeply lobed leaves form a dense mat that releases a pleasant aroma when brushed or crushed. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and often develops warm reddish tones in fall, adding subtle seasonal interest beyond the bloom period. Its spreading habit makes it especially effective at suppressing weeds and filling in open spaces.
Karmina Geranium typically reaches 6 to 12 inches tall while spreading 18 to 24 inches wide, forming a dense and reliable groundcover over time. It is especially valued for its toughness, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a wide range of garden conditions, including dry shade once established.
This perennial grows best in full shade to partial sun with well-drained soil and adapts easily to many soil types. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and returns reliably each year with strong flowering and foliage coverage.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full shade to partial sun for best flowering and ground coverage.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, but will tolerate average conditions once established.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Geraniums are drought tolerant when mature.
Fertilizing: Light spring feeding if desired.
Pruning: Shear lightly after flowering to refresh foliage and shape growth.
Spacing: Space 18″ – 24″ (in) apart for full coverage.
Maintenance: Divide clumps over time if needed to maintain vigor and control spread.
Its vivid blooms, fragrant foliage, and dependable spreading habit make Karmina Geranium an excellent choice for groundcovers, edging, woodland gardens, and mass plantings.
