Description

Hardy geraniums are rhizomatous perennials that spread to form a wide clump. Green leaves are deeply divided and form an attractive foliage mat. Cheerful upward-facing flowers with contrasting darker veins can brighten that shady corner and your day. Prefers moist, humusy, well-drained soils. Intolerant of drought. Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers. ‘Johnson’s Blue’ has large, saucer-shaped, sky blue flowers (to 2” diameter) that bloom in clusters. Deeply cut dark green foliage. Height: 1-1.5 ft. Spread: 2-2.5 ft. Family: Geraniaceae Bloom time: June to September Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium Naturalize According to Rutgers University, geraniums are “seldom severely damaged” by deer. photo credit: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova