These are magnificent! Gorgeous in full bloom but they are even more stunning in the fall after they bloom! The inside of the plant turns hot pink with dark green/purple leaves! I would buy it just for the fall foliage. I wish I could upload a photo!
'Boom Chocolatta' Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill Geranium pratense
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 2'2"
Spread: 2'4" - 2'6"
Height: 61cm - 66cm
Spread: 71cm - 76cm
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Details
24 - 26 Inches28 - 30 Inches28 - 30 Inches61cm - 66cm71cm - 76cm71cm - 76cmFeatures
Dark bronze leaves are topped with blue-purple flowers on an upright habit. Use it as a contrast to green-leafed perennials in the garden.
Foliage InterestAttracts:BeesResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 26 Inches 61cm - 66cmSpacing:28 - 30 Inches 71cm - 76cmSpread:28 - 30 Inches 71cm - 76cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Blue-purpleFoliage Colors:BlackFoliage Colors:BrownFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark bronzeHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Grows well in almost any type of well-drained soil. Cut back after blooming to encourage new growth. Tolerates short periods of drought once established.
'Boom Chocolatta' Geranium pratense USPP 32,026 -
3 Reviews
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GardenGal, Virginia, United States, 21 weeks ago
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I saw these at my garden center in the Spring and grabbed two after seeing the plants in full bloom on Garden Answer . They are in full sun and are very happy in their new home! They have increased in size and are already on their second flush of blooms. I just love the dark foliage with the bright blue flowers, and also glad that the neighborhood rabbits leave them alone!!
Cheryl Dexter, New York, United States, 38 weeks ago -
Absolutely love this plant, the flowers almost glow.
K. Fettes, British Columbia, Canada, 41 weeks ago
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