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    Geranium x magnificum

    Also Known As

    • Showy Hardy Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Geranium x magnificum plant details

    Geranium x magnificum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium x magnificum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, cottage garden, floriferous, rock garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium x magnificum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Produces a bold display of large violet-blue flowers which smother the foliage in late spring or summer. The attractive, divided, green leaves turn a lovely red in autumn. Makes a strong clump with good presence in the border.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A superb choice for the border with large bright blue-violet flowers on dense plants 2' x 2'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Geranium x magnificum plant

    How to Grow Geranium x magnificum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Geranium Rozanne™ PP12175

    Scientific Name: Geranium 'Gerwat'

    aka Geranium 'Rozanne', Geranium 'Rozannie', Rozanne Hardy Geranium, Rozanne's Cranesbill

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium Rozanne™ PP12175 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Geranium richardsonii

    aka Richardson's Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-32"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Geranium richardsonii flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Geranium maculatum

    aka Spotted Cranesbill, Wild Cranesbill, Wild Geranium, Wood Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Geranium maculatum close-up, flower by H. Zell
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    Geranium phaeum

    aka Black Widow, Mourning Widow Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Geranium phaeum flower by Teun Spaans
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    Geranium 'Elke'

    aka Geranium sanguineum 'Elke', Elke Bloody Cranesbill

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium 'Elke' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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