Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis'

Also Known As

Bill Wallis Cransbill
Bill Wallis Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"
W: 20"

planting zones

5a-11

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Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis' plant details

Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 15 IN tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When visitors come across this little cranesbill, which happily self sows about our garden they always ask about it. A classic cottage garden plant 'Bill Wallis' has delightful dime sized lavender purple flowers in loose sprays in late spring and early summer. Plants are not especially long lived, but a generous amount of seed is produced and they self sow about quite freely. Grows 18" tall x 18" wide. We find that if you shear it back before it begins to go into seed producing mode, it will continue to flower throughout the summer.

By: Avant Gardens

I bet we get more positive feedbackfor this most floriferous of Geraniums than any other plant we grow! Delightful, deep purple-blue blooms present a cloud of color, 15” tall x 20” across – just like the photo on the right - from Spring thru Fall. WOW! Fast, tough & EASY, it won’t fade away if you forget to water. Reliably perennial, it happily self-sows to fill in bare spots with its ever-present color. When the flowers are spent (after months), cut back to 1”, side dress with compost & it’ll burst right back into bloom. BEST in rich soil & half day sun, but not required. Also heat tolerant. The individual flower petals are heart shaped & very cute in a pressed-flower context. Great in containers & perfect under yellow roses!