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Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'

Also Known As

  • Buxtons Variety Cranesbill
  • Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' plant details

Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This classic geranium has gorgeous clear blue flowers with large white centres plus dark stamens and dark veining of the petals all of which contrasts beautifully. The flowering season begins in summer and continues well into the fall. The plant forms an attractive clump with silky, deeply toothed leaves making this a very garden worthy plant even when not in flower.
Each summer this eye catching gem puts on a nonstop show. Large, illuminated white centers with dark stamens highlight captivating spode-blue flowers as they linger just above the luxuriant, slightly mottled foliage. An elegant addition to the border, back ‘Buxton’s Variety’ with Kniphofia ‘Naudes Nek’ and Campanula ‘Loddon Anna’.

Gardening facts about Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety' plant

How to Grow Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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