Geranium phaeum var. phaeum ‘Samobor’ (Dusky Cranesbill)
Geranium 'Samobor', Dusky Cranesbill 'Samobor', 'Samobor' Geranium, Hardy Geraniums
Tough and hardy, Geranium phaeum ‘Samobor’ (Dusky Cranesbill) is an upright perennial of great beauty with slightly reflexed, maroon flowers adorned with a white heart in late spring to early summer. The blossoms float elegantly above the foliage of deeply lobed, soft green leaves, adorned with a striking chocolate-brown band. A useful geranium that thrives in shady areas of the garden. Plant this stylish plant where its chocolate-splashed leaves can be appreciated.
- Clump-forming, this rhizomatous perennial reaches 24-30 in. in height and spread (60-75 cm). Quite a tall species so may need support to prevent it from flopping on some sites
- Performs best in part shade, in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun but prefers partial shade. It is attractive to butterflies but deer and rabbit resistant.
- A perfect border plant, it is a spectacular addition to shade gardens, cottage gardens, woodland gardens, and wild gardens and is ideal in beds and borders or underplanting shrubs and roses.
- Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
- Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid-spring and root with bottom heat
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
