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Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue'

Also Known As

  • Delft Blue Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue' plant details

Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue' has unique flowers that are white with variable stripes and flecks of blue and lavender blue. Each flower is different. It is an improved form of 'Splish Splash' with more flowers, better colours, and a more compact habit. Mounds are just under 2 feet tall and wide with nice, dissected foliage.

Gardening facts about Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue' plant

How to Grow Geranium pratense 'Delft Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-48"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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