Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

Also Known As

Espresso Geranium
Spotted Geranium

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' plant details

Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with purple foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Coffee brown foliage. Soft pink flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Geranium 'Espresso' has large, dark bronze foliage that keeps its colour all season and dark-veined dusty pink flowers with heart shaped petals which gradually fade to white. Blooms for several weeks and then in autumn the leaves offer attractive fall colours.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Chocolate-brown foliage all season long is the claim of fame for this selection. The light pink flowers show well in contrast to the dark foliage. For average to wet soil.