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Geranium himalayense 'Irish Blue'

Also Known As

Irish Blue Cranesbill
Irish Blue Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Geranium himalayense 'Irish Blue' plant details

Geranium himalayense 'Irish Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium himalayense 'Irish Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, cottage garden, long-blooming, sterile

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium himalayense 'Irish Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large flowers of Geranium 'Irish Blue' are pale blue with a soft tint of pink toward the centre and darker veins all along the petals. The foliage is dark green turning red and yellow in autumn. The leaves are deeply lobed. Blooms from spring into the summer.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

You cannot have too many beautiful perennial Geraniums! This darling has compact growth 12” tall spreading out to a 24” wide mound of attractive foliage…late spring to fall, plants are decorated with large blue flowers with centers touched with pink. Average soil, and medium moisture, sun to part shade. Sterile so no unwanted plantlings. Foliage turns a glowing red-orange in fall.