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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.