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Geranium (Victor Reiter Junior strain)

Also Known As

  • Geranium 'Victor Reiter Jr.'
  • Geranium pratense 'Victor Reiter Jr.'
  • Geranium pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
  • Victor Reiter Jr. Meadow Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"-24"
  • W: 16"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Geranium (Victor Reiter Junior strain) plant details

Geranium (Victor Reiter Junior strain) is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with purple foliage. In fall and spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium (Victor Reiter Junior strain)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and spring
Uses: serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium (Victor Reiter Junior strain)

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mounds of dissected, purple leaves, turning dark green with a purple edge, produce from Spring to early Summer, and again in Autumn, branching stems of deep, lilac blue flowers. For moist, well drained soil with filtered light and perhaps morning sun. An oustanding plant for every discerning gardener.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Geranium (Victor Reiter Junior strain) plant

How to Grow Geranium (Victor Reiter Junior strain)

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Geranium 'Gerwat'

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 24"-48"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-32"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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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
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aka Black Widow, Mourning Widow Geranium

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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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
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