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Geranium 'Bob's Blunder'

Also Known As

  • Bob's Blunder Cranesbill
  • Bob's Blunder Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

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Geranium 'Bob's Blunder' plant details

Geranium 'Bob's Blunder' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with chocolate foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium 'Bob's Blunder'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous chocolate
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium 'Bob's Blunder'

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Geranium ‘Bob’s Blunder’ is a new, hardy perennial displaying pewter-bronze foliage and rounded pink and white flowers. Very floriferous plants bloom spring till frost. Good for groundcover. Meadow Cranesbill is a great companion plant for continuous color in containers, cottage or rock gardens. It is fairly adaptable to a variety of growing conditions, although it prefers moist, well-drained soil. It will tolerate periods of drought once established.

Gardening facts about Geranium 'Bob's Blunder' plant

How to Grow Geranium 'Bob's Blunder'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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