Geranium subcaulescens ‘Giuseppii’ (Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill)
Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill 'Giuseppi', Cranesbill 'Giuseppii', Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Giuseppii', Geranium cinereum subsp. subcaulescens var. subcaulescens 'Giuseppii', Geranium cinereum var. subcaulescens 'Giuseppii', Hardy Geraniums
Award-winning Geranium subcaulescens ‘Giuseppii’ (Cranesbill) is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with brilliant magenta, saucer-shaped flowers adorned with black centers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Borne on long flowering stems, the blossoms rise atop a low-growing mound of sage green, small, rounded, 5-7 lobed, dissected leaves. This Cranesbill is a perfect addition to rock gardens, borders, or containers.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Blooming from late spring to early summer, this hardy geranium is reliable, easy to grow, and provides long-lasting color.
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and spreads up to 10-12 in. (25-30 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in well-drained soils. This Geranium is not fussy about soils, provided they are well-drained. Sensitive to summer heat and humidity.
- Attractive to butterflies, but deer and rabbit resistant!
- A great addition to beds and borders. Perfect for rock gardens, underplanting of roses and shrubs, or containers. Effective ground cover.
- Watch for vine weevil, sawflies, slugs and snails, powdery mildew, or downy mildew.
- Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers.
- Propagate by division in early spring, late summer, or fall; propagate by root cuttings in autumn or semi-ripe basal stem cuttings in late spring.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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 |
6" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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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 |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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 |
6" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
