Espresso Cranesbill Geranium
Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Espresso Cranesbill Geranium highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 3-8
Perk up the look of your landscape with Espresso Geranium (Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'). This exquisite selection adds an eye-opening layer of interest in the high-profile forefront of your plantings. A type of Spotted Geranium, the deeply lobed foliage and saucer-shaped petals face upwards and flower for several weeks!
Let's start with the fascinating foliage. Yes! This desirable cultivar's deeply cut and dark hues do earn that top spot! A mature stand of Espresso Geranium adds a deliciously rich burst of boldness. Retaining their woodland native delicacy and modern breedings' dramatic coloration, this cultivar will have you perking up quickly!
Of course, Espresso Geranium also develops a froth of light pinky-purple, saucer-shaped blooms. Held on stalks above the foliage, these beautiful blooms start in late spring and continue into summer.
The energetic flower power acts as a clarion call for butterflies and bees in your neighborhood. And you'll feel proud to use a modern native cultivar to support our essential pollinator populations with nectar, too!
Planting and Application:
Never jittery, Espresso Geranium brings a mellow, tranquil vibe to your environment. You'll find a zillion places to tuck them here and there! They'll thrive on the edge of the woods, or in a woodland setting where they can get plenty of sun and just a touch of shade.
The leaves emerge from a thick rhizome that forms mounded colonies making an excellent groundcover or mass planting. Plant them 12 inches apart for a tight groundcover that easily enhances your space with a minimum of effort.
In a more utilitarian sense, Groundcover Cranesbill are ideal erosion control perennials, stabilizing soil in hot, dry, sunny banks, and slopes, and transforming a hard-to-mow hillside into a cheerful display! Tough enough for Rock Gardens and in Xeric Gardens, that hell strip along the road, or create mass drifts of pink and green where parched sun-drenched poor soil once lay!
Try them underneath your favorite "Show Off" ornamental tree from Nature Hills! It would be an incredible accent in a shade garden under any of our Eastern Redbud trees, Rose Trees, and large shrubs! Espresso will shine against the light siding of your home, against light green evergreens, and as facer plants around the bases of leggy larger plants!
Small settings are perfect for these space-saving plants, and Espresso adds its dark foliage and bright blooms to your mixed container gardens, as the feature plant in urns, and spilling out of window boxes!
- Beautiful Purplish-Pink Petals
- Incredible Nectar Resource for Butterflies & Essential Pollinators
- Flower Display Lasts Late Spring - Early Summer
- Sophisticated Dark Foliage is a Delightful Contrast to Pale Blooms
- Semi-Evergreen Perennial With Mounding Habit
- Excellent Groundcover, Container Spiller, Borders & Edging
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Geranium needs a full sun area, and in warmer growing zones, they appreciate some afternoon shade. For best results, plant in a dry to moist area in a well-drained site. Appreciating regular moderate moisture, perennial Geranium can be tolerant of periodic drought. Add 3-4 inches of mulch at the base of your plants to help maintain adequate moisture during drier times of the year.
Geraniums are easily divided in spring or fall and help fill your landscape faster. You can deadhead after the first wave of blooms to later enjoy a second! In late autumn or early spring, trim last year's foliage down to a 1-inch length in early spring. Biokovo may be evergreen in warmer hardiness zones. If so, gently rake out fallen leaves to tidy up at that time, taking care not to pull too hard.
- Full Shade or Part Shade
- Very Cold Hardy
- Tolerates Heat & Humidity & Extreme Cold
- Moderate Moisture In Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Back in Late Autumn/Early Spring
- Disease, Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Garden designers are clamoring for this dark-leafed Geranium! We're proud to offer so many varieties for you to mix and match in a specialty blend that thrills your spirit! Don't wait to order Espresso Geranium at NatureHills.com because these plants are hot, and we'll run out quickly!
