Geraniums: Geranium x magnificum
Botanical name: Geranium x magnificum
Common name: purple cranesbill
also known as (purple crane's-bill, showy geranium)
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Soil: | damp, alkaline, sand |
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Zones: | 3a thru 8b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
butterfly attracting, bee attracting |
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description for "Geraniums: Geranium x magnificum"
Purple cranesbill has beautiful large violet flowers that are 1 1/2" diameter. Because of its size and habit, this profuse bloomer should be pruned after flowering. A minor flowering usually follows. Shearing also keeps this vigorous grower from becoming so tall that it continually flops overs in the rain. Foliage is deeply cut and slightly hairy. Looks especially nice with Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'. Very hardy, these are not the annual greenhouse geraniums (actually Pelargonium) found in many gardens. Most species have peak bloom in late spring, some continuing sporadically throughout the summer. Minimal care is something they all have in common. In general, they are free from insects and disease and don't require frequent division. Full sun is usually preferred but most will tolerate a little shade. Well-drained soil is beneficial to all varieties. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Geranium x magnificum is a hybrid cross between G. ibericum and G. platypetalum.