Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (25) plants
Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill.
Zones 4 to 8;
Full Sun to part shade.
Mature size 15 to 18 inch height, spreads 18 to 24 inches;
clump forming with fast spreading habit.
2-inch wide periwinkle-blue flowers. After flowering, shear back the foliage to allow a flush of new growth to keep the plant more compact and mounded. The finely cut leaves quickly form wide clumps and are the perfect backdrop for the flowers in late spring. In the fall, the foliage takes on brilliant orange and red tones.
Though Cranesbill will adapt to a variety of growing conditions, it prefers moist, organic, well-drained soil, it will also tolerate periods of drought once established. Cranesbill will grow in full sun or part shade. In too much shade, however, its habit will be less compact and fewer flowers will be produced. Carefree once established, if flowers diminish, summer heat wilts them or they just need a trim, cut or sheared back plant to rejuvenate, shape or encourage additional bloom.
Easy to grow, use as border plants, containers, and in mass plantings. Hardy geraniums are wonderful filler plants for any landscape, either residential or commercial. They blend nicely with most other perennials and offer continuous color throughout the summer months. Geraniums are generally considered pest free; deer and rabbit resistant. |
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