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Geranium sessiliflorum 'Red Select'

Also Known As

  • Red Select Cranesbill
  • Red Select Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Geranium sessiliflorum 'Red Select' plant details

Geranium sessiliflorum 'Red Select' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chocolate foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium sessiliflorum 'Red Select'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous chocolate
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium sessiliflorum 'Red Select'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From ‘down under’ New Zealand, the foliage on this reminds me of Red Velvet Cake…evergreen mounds 4-6” tall spreading out to 18-24” create a dark, delicate, small scale ground cover in well drained, organic rich soil. Full to half day sun and regular water make this happy. White flowers float above the foliage in late spring and summer. Enjoys coastal conditions and moist rock gardens.

Gardening facts about Geranium sessiliflorum 'Red Select' plant

How to Grow Geranium sessiliflorum 'Red Select'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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