We're offering you a 1 or 3 Geranium Intense Plants for £8.99, saving you up to 31% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £12.99 (correct as of 08.10.2025).

Ground Cover Plants

Brighten Your Garden with Geranium 'Intense'

Geranium 'Intense' is a compact, hardy perennial celebrated for its vivid neon pink flowers and robust, low-growing habit. Recently featured at the BBC Chelsea Flower Show, this variety forms dense cushions of semi-evergreen foliage, reaching just 25cm in height and spreading up to 50cm. It's a superb choice for gardeners seeking easy-care ground cover that delivers colour and structure from late spring into autumn.

Why Choose Geranium 'Intense'?

• Eye-Catching Colour: Neon pink blooms provide a vibrant display, peaking from late spring through summer.
• Wildlife Magnet: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators, supporting local biodiversity.
• Autumn Interest: Foliage develops a striking red tint in autumn, adding a second season of colour.
• Low Maintenance: This geranium is drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and thrives with minimal care.

Growing Guide

• Sun/Shade: Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun in cooler regions.
• Soil: Grows well in most soils, including poor or dry conditions. Ensure good drainage for best results.
• Planting: Plant in borders, containers, rockeries, or beneath shrubs for effective ground cover.
• Watering: Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells.

Planting & Care

• When to Plant: Best planted in spring or autumn for rapid establishment.
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers and tidy foliage in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh growth.
• Fertilising: Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring for optimal flowering.

Design Ideas

• Pair with hardy ferns, hostas, or ornamental grasses for textured borders.
• Use as underplanting for roses or shrubs where you want a splash of colour and weed suppression.
• Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, or modern mixed planters.

Supplied as 9cm potted plants, Geranium 'Intense' is ready for planting now – add instant, long-lasting colour to your outdoor space!

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the best time to plant Geranium 'Intense'?
  Plant in spring or autumn for best results, but it can be planted year-round if the ground is not frozen.
• How much maintenance does it require?
  This geranium is low-maintenance. Simply deadhead spent blooms and trim back foliage in autumn or early spring.
• What type of soil is best?
  Geranium 'Intense' grows well in most soils, including poor and dry types, as long as there is good drainage.