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Geranium subcaulescens

Also Known As

Geranium cinereum 'Subcaulescens'
Geranium cinereum var. subcaulescens
Subcaulescens Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Geranium subcaulescens plant details

Geranium subcaulescens is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer black and magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium subcaulescens

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: black and magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium subcaulescens

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This bold variety of Geranium cinereum offers larger-than-usual rich magenta flowers with dark centres set off over a low-growing mound of blue-green foliage.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Stout, almost woody rootstock with round, shallowly cut, 1", blue-green leaves. Radiant purplish-red flowers with a black eye form in late spring and summer. Mature plants form small colonies to 4" high with a 12" spread. Italy, Balkans, Turkey.