Hardy geraniums or cranesbills as they are commonly known are one of the easiest and best garden performers for low maintenance flowering displays and versatility to growing conditions everyone should find space for themr not to be confused with bedding geraniums more correctly called pelargoniums these really are one of the most versatile plants sun or shade wet or dry pots or garden they just keep doing their thing year after yearr from their dormant state over winter in spring t