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Geranium × magnificum


Showy Cranesbill

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.230.400


The Border selections of Cranesbill Geranium are valuable fillers for colour in early to mid summer. This hybrid forms a mound of deeply-cut green foliage, bearing large cup-shaped violet-blue flowers. Plants need to be cut back hard after blooming to encourage fresh new foliage. Easily divided in spring or fall. Often has attractive red fall colour. Still rates as among the best of the blue forms.

Further details for
Geranium × magnificum

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Spread
   60-70 cm
   23-27 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Geranium × magnificum


Showy Cranesbill

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.230.400


The Border selections of Cranesbill Geranium are valuable fillers for colour in early to mid summer. This hybrid forms a mound of deeply-cut green foliage, bearing large cup-shaped violet-blue flowers. Plants need to be cut back hard after blooming to encourage fresh new foliage. Easily divided in spring or fall. Often has attractive red fall colour. Still rates as among the best of the blue forms.

Further details for
Geranium × magnificum

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Spread
   60-70 cm
   23-27 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium