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Geranium magnificum

Geranium x magnificum
Magnificent Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium

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Water" the young plant that has finally survived. It had a lot of trouble getting established, so no flowers. I will see next spring if it blooms.

Christel , 07/08/2023

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The Geranium magnificum is remarkable for its abundant and intense flowering in a deep blue-mauve color.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Notable for its abundant flowering, the magnificum perennial Geranium also stands out for its great ease of cultivation; heavy, poor soils or even shaded areas do not scare it.

This great classic of gardens, still poorly diffused, is remarkable in late spring beds. From June to July, it produces a large number of very intense blue-purple flowers, striated with purple. Of good size, the flowers measure 3cm (1in) in diameter.

The round, dark green and cut foliage takes on pretty orange colors in autumn. It forms a remarkable hemispherical clump, spreading slowly with the help of its short underground stolons, without ever becoming invasive.

A carefree perennial plant, it will thrive in any good garden soil in shade or in the sun.

Geranium magnificum in pictures

Geranium magnificum (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium magnificum (Foliage) Foliage
Geranium magnificum (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 4 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

x magnificum

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Magnificent Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

To plant your magnificum geranium, work the soil to a depth of 20 cubic cm, crumble the soil well and place a bottom amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn in the planting hole. Position your plant, removed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, refill the hole and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, it is necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
4,4/5

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