Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood'

Also Known As

Geranium 'Blue Blood'
Blue Blood Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

4a-8b

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Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood' plant details

Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In June and July very dark, 2 -inch purple-blue flowers with prominent darker veining in the petals cover a bushy plant with mounds of pretty palmate leaves. For even more color its leaves blush red in autumn. 1 -2' x 1 -2' Minimum temperature: -30?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Large, dark purple-blue flowers accentuated with even darker veining create a sea of colour over a bushy plant. Blooms in June and July to 16 inches high and wide. Foliage turns red in the fall. The darkest large-flowering geranium.