Geranium 'Anne Thomson'

Also Known As

Anne Thomson Hardy Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Geranium 'Anne Thomson' plant details

Geranium 'Anne Thomson' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium 'Anne Thomson'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: award-winning, compact, cottage garden, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium 'Anne Thomson'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glowing gold foliage forms a low spreading mound 8-10” tall and 36” wide; contrasty magenta blooms with black, star shaped centers all summer. Attracts butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant. Full sun to light shade, average, fertile garden soil and regular water. Award winning.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Geranium 'Anne Thomson' emerges with bright yellow foliage in spring turning to lime green as the one inch wide magenta flowers emerge with their black veins. Blooming continues all summer long on a spreading mound that will weave gently into neighbours. A hybrid of G. procurrens and G. psilostemon.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A more compact version of 'Ann Folkard', with large leaves not quite as yellow, more a light green to chartreuse. The 1_" flowers are intensive magenta and have a black center. Best in rich a soil.