Geranium phaeum 'Margaret Wilson'

Also Known As

Dusty Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 16"-32"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

Geranium phaeum 'Margaret Wilson' plant details

Geranium phaeum 'Margaret Wilson' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and variegated foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium phaeum 'Margaret Wilson'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 16 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium phaeum 'Margaret Wilson'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This exciting variegated geranium has luminous golden to creamy yellow variegated foliage which shows of the numerous lavender flowers to perfection. A geranium for the part sun to part shade garden, use 'Margaret Wilson' to lighten up those shady spots and to contrast smashingly with other foliage, especially burgundies and bluey-greens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A handsome, variegated cultivar of the easy to grow black widow geranium, this with light green leaves marbled in creamy white toped with purple-lavender flowers beginning in early summer. Forms clumps to 12" tall x 2 ft wide in sun to part shade with protection from afternoon sun in hottest climates. Needs regular summer water for best appearance. Does well in containers flowing easily down the sides Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

Leaves that are marbled ALL over with creamy white form a 12"tall x 24" clump topped by lavender reflexed flowers in early summer; new from England and a great addition for border or woodland. Sun-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

Upright, bushy perennial with pretty, variegated leaves – 16-24" – This is a little known cultivar from Europe that requires more attention! Sun to part shade, mauvey flowers – Average garden conditions – We have ours in a lightly shaded woodland garden, but it also likes pots – I don't recall where I found this…but I'm sure glad I did!