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    Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens'

    Also Known As

    • Geranium cinereum 'Splendens'
    • Splendens Cranesbill
    • Splendens Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 10"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

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    Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens' plant details

    Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens'

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Broad, rounded, somewhat notched petals are brilliant iridescent purple-red with darker veins and a distinct black-red basal blotch and white margins just above blotch.

    By: Native Sons

    Luminous, magenta-pnk flowers with a blackish-red center & dark veins make this dainty clumper an eye-catcher. Sun-PSh/Med/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens' plant

    How to Grow Geranium subcaulescens 'Splendens'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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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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