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    Geranium tuberosum [dark form]

    Also Known As

    • Cranesbill

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 9"-12"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Geranium tuberosum [dark form] plant details

    Geranium tuberosum [dark form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium tuberosum [dark form]

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium tuberosum [dark form]

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Similar to G. malviflorum and very closely related, this one has smaller flowers. Being a darker selection, it makes up for it. Easily grown in well drained soil. Summer dormant.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Geranium tuberosum [dark form] plant

    How to Grow Geranium tuberosum [dark form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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