Geranium phaeum Samobor

Geranium phaeum Samobor

A clump-forming perennial, Geranium phaeum Samobor (Dusky Cranesbill) is a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden. With bright green foliage and darker blotches, this plant forms neat mounds up to 45cm tall. In spring, intricate light purple flowers with a blend of colours from almost white to deep pink-purple hang over on stems up to 65cm tall. 

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 repeat flower later in the summer. They are also adaptable to a variety of conditions, from full shade to full sun, and can thrive in different soil types, including clay, loam, sandy, and chalky soils. The flowering heights vary, but they tend to be around 70cm to 1m tall.

• Height: Easily maintained to 70cm 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Bright Green, with dark splotches in a star shape
• Flower Colour: Deep pink-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. These plants are happy in most conditions, apart from very wet and boggy areas, and can tolerate full sun through to semi-shade and mainly flower from spring to late summer.