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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

3.5" | $14

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Geranium robustum plant details

Geranium robustum is a deciduous perennial with green and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender and magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium robustum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium robustum

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Super silvery-green foliage on this South African perennial forms a low growing clump of relaxed stems 12-18” tall and 24-30” wide; lavender-mauve flowers with darker venation late spring into summer. Enjoys full sun to part shade, well drained soils & regular water during warmer months (but drought tolerant once established).

Gardening facts about Geranium robustum plant

How to Grow Geranium robustum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Width: 24"-48"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
  • dry when dormant
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Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

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  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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