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    Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum'

    Also Known As

    • Variegated Big Root Geranium
    • Wild Cranesbill

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum' plant details

    Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant foliage, naturalizing, scalloped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lovely green scalloped leaves with rich silver etching make this plant a splash of light in a shaded spot. Highly fragrant, cedar scented, clumping foliage is slow to spread so it makes excellent filler between perennials or small scale ground cover. Tolerant of dry shade, will grow where others fail…rich magenta pink flowers above the foliage spring and fall. Not fussy…easy to grow (avoid wet soils and hot exposures).

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    One of my favorite hardy geraniums! This one is a nice clump forming variety with light green leaves with irregular splashes of cream. Beautiful magenta flowers in profusion in June. This variety has become somewhat rare in the trade despite being easy and beautiful.

    By: Botanophilia

    This is a fine multiple-season perennial: splendid magenta flowers with a rose-red-eye, decorative red cranes-bill seeds, AND handsome cream-splashed foliage; stunning all season! S-PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum' plant

    How to Grow Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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