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    • Photo of Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' flower by Alison Conliffe

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    Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'

    Also Known As

    • Sambor Mourning Widows Cranesbill
    • Samobor Black Widow
    • Samobor Hardy Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 15"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' plant details

    Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, purple and variegated foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, purple and variegated
    Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ‘Samobor’ is a selection of the useful shade tolerant Geranium phaeum that sports large burgundy patches on the dissected, maple-like leaves that echo nicely the deep purple of the small, numerous flowers that are held nicely above the foliage. Good in full sun to deep shade, this problem-solver will even tolerate being under trees if given some moisture.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Hardy and pretty perennial from Yugoslavia - 12" tall and 24" wide mound of foliage with distinctive deep purple zoning on each leaf. Blooms May>June, dark purple flowers held above foliage, understated elegance! Ordinary garden soil, not too dry; sun to part shade, easy to grow. Also nice in a pot, where flowers can be admired from a closer perspective.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    The mourning geranium has very subtle small purple flowers in June. The main reason to grow are the dark purple spots on the dark green leaves. We grow from division not seed. Our original plant came from our friend Robin Parer, Geraniaceae 30+ years ago.

    By: Gossler Farms

    An outstanding clone with dark purplish zoning on the leaves and the typical dark sinister flowers, it originated in the former Yugoslavia. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    The contrast of the maroon flowers against a light colored back ground is one thing, but the large maroon zoning on the leaves is another. Semi-evergreen, dry shade.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Similar in form to the species, but boasting delicate light burgundy flowers and handsome foliage marked heavily with dark maroon splotches.

    By: Native Sons

    A form of Mourning Widow Cranesbill noted for its dark purple markings on the leaves that match so nicely with the dusky purple flowers. Comes true from seed and can establish a loose colony where it's happy.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' plant

    How to Grow Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
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    • dry when dormant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Geranium phaeum flower by Teun Spaans
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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