Geranium 'Red Admiral'

Also Known As

Hardy Geranium
Red Admiral Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Geranium 'Red Admiral' plant details

Geranium 'Red Admiral' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer black and magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium 'Red Admiral'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: black and magenta blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium 'Red Admiral'

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

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Big, vigorous and bold, ‘Red Admiral’ can hit three feet high and sports some of the brightest and “reddest” flowers among the geraniums -- really, the flowers are vivid magenta with black centres and thin black veining. A cross of G. psilostemon and G. s