Geranium subcaulescens ‘Giuseppii’ (Black-Eyed Magenta Cranesbill)

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.