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    Geranium magniflorum

    Also Known As

    • Hardy South African Geranium
    • La Veta Lace® Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 15"-20"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Geranium magniflorum plant details

    Geranium magniflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium magniflorum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: alpine, container plant, rock garden, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium magniflorum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This alpine geranium from the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa forms compact, evergreen mounds of foliage, resembling finely textured parsley, that take on hints of purple and scarlet in winter. The vivid purple flowers continue from spring into the summer. Adaptable and long-lived. Perennial. Loam to gravelly soils are best. USDA zones 4-8 (up to 7,500').

    By: Plant Select®

    Gardening facts about Geranium magniflorum plant

    How to Grow Geranium magniflorum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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