Violet-blue flowers from spring to fall. Vigorous clumps of green dentate leaves with pale marbling turn red in fall. 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. Plant of the Centenary by RHS. Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Bred in Somerset, England. From Must Have Perennials®.
Production Location: Florida
Tray Size: 50 plants
Common Name: Hardy geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Mature Height: 20 inches
Color: Blue
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Patent/Royalty: .10 per plant included in tray price
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: None