Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter' plant details

Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with purple foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Burgundy foliage with blue flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A compact mound of deeply cut, dark plum-purple leaves surrounds lilac-blue flowers in early to late summer. Minimum temperature: -30?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Contrast is a beautiful thing! Deep purple leaves are finely dissected & give the powdery blue-purple blooms of this hardy Geranium a stunning backdrop. Of course, the dark leaves play against neighboring plants as well & show in the garden nicely whether the plant is in bloom or not. There are a lot of foliage possibilities to explore! Blue-leaved Euphorbias? Lime Tanacetum parthenium aureum? Go wild! To 1’ wide, 10” high, with 1” blooms. Cut back after bloom & side-dress with compost for a repeat performance. Pt.Shade in hotter areas.