Geranium phaeum Misty Samobor

Geranium phaeum Misty Samobor

A clump-forming perennial, Geranium phaeum Misty Samobor (Dusky Cranesbill) is a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden. With its neat mounds of pale green foliage, accented by darker blotches, this plant has an attractive appearance and a good spreading habit. In spring, delicate light purple flowers with a blend of colours from almost white to light pink hang over on stems up to 65cm tall. This impressive flower was discovered as a chance seedling in the gardens at Beth Chatto.

The Geraniums in the phaeum species are particularly useful in the garden for a number of reasons. They flower early in the year, from April to May, and will then repeat flower later in the summer. They are also adaptable to a variety of conditions, thriving in full shade to full sun and in a range of soil types, including clay, loam, sandy, and chalky soils. The flowering heights vary, but typically range from 70cm to 1m.

• Height: Easily maintained to 70cm 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Pale Green, with dark splotches in a star shape
• Flower Colour: Light purple flowers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
• Position: Full Sun - Full Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H7 (-15 and below)
• Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Supplied in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, please select from the drop down menu when ordering.

Geraniums refer to two types of plants in general gardening: Greenhouse Geraniums (officially Pelargoniums) and hardy perennial Geraniums, also known as the Crane's Bill. Here, we are dealing with the hardy perennial Geraniums, which are generally easy to grow and a great addition to any garden border. The Genus is huge and ranges from small alpines to large perennials.