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Geranium malviflorum

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Geranium malviflorum plant details

Geranium malviflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium malviflorum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium malviflorum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We acquired this incredibly tough, tuberous, summer dormant Geranium in the 80's from East Lambrook in southern England which was home to Margery Fish and the original English Cottage Garden. Provenance alone is merit enough but good lavender blue flowers and drought tolerance carries the day.

Gardening facts about Geranium malviflorum plant

How to Grow Geranium malviflorum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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
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aka Richardson's Geranium

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
Photo of Geranium 'Elke' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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