'Boom Chocolatta' Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill Geranium pratense
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
2' - 2'
Spread
2' - 3'
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Details
Features
Dark bronze leaves are topped with blue-purple flowers on an upright habit. Use it as a contrast to green-leafed perennials in the garden.
Foliage InterestAttracts:BeesResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 26 InchesSpacing:28 - 30 InchesSpread:28 - 30 InchesFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Blue-purpleFoliage Colors:BlackFoliage Colors:BrownFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark bronzeHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Grows well in almost any type of well-drained soil. Cut back after blooming to encourage new growth. Tolerates short periods of drought once established.
'Boom Chocolatta' Geranium pratense USPP 32,026
