Geranium x 'Johnson's Blue' - Cranesbill
Geranium x 'Johnson's Blue' - Cranesbill - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Cranesbill

Geranium x 'Johnson's Blue'

  • Cup-shaped flowers are showy above the foliage
  • Five-petaled violet-blue flowers
  • Branching mounds of fine-textured leaves
  • Green leaves turn shades of yellow and red in the fall
  • Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Violet-blue

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
60-70 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Full shade is tolerated, however, the plants may not bloom as prolifically.  Plants need to be cut back hard after blooming to encourage new growth and a compact habit. 

Additional Notes about Cranesbill:


A result of a hybrid cross between Geranium himalayense and Geranium pratense. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green