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Geranium pratense Dark Reiter

Dark Lord Geranium (Cranesbill)

Deeply lobed, plum-black foliage is topped with vibrant blue flowers. The foliage will take on red tones as the weather cools.

  • »  Masses of vibrant, blue flowers
  • »  Compact, plum-black, deeply lobed foliage
  • »  Dark foliage lasts throughout the season
  • »  Foliage turns red in the fall
  • »  Hardy and easy to grow
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to late summer

1gal
$28.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:20-25 cm
  • Spread:30-35 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Attributes
Fall Color
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Clumping
Compact
Foliage Color
Black
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Rock garden
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter'

Grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, however, it will tolerate dry to average conditions. Best sited in full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade is best). Prune hard after flowering to encourage tidy, fresh growth and more blooms throughout the summer.