Geranium thunbergii 'Jester's Jacket'

Also Known As

Jester's Jacket Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Geranium thunbergii 'Jester's Jacket' plant details

Geranium thunbergii 'Jester's Jacket' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with chartreuse, green, pink and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium thunbergii 'Jester's Jacket'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium thunbergii 'Jester's Jacket'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This low-growing hardy Geranium has chartreusy foliage generously splashed with pink and cream. If that’s not enough, there are pastel pink flowers summer to fall. Evergreen ground hugging perennial just a few inches tall, nice for filling in and also spilling from pots. Sun to part shade, good garden soil, regular water.