The usual dark purple phaeum flowers. Very early flowering – April – June. Cut back for a second flush of flowers in August. Grown for its foliage, which has dramatic dark chocolate markings. Ht. 60cm. Sp. 50cm. Sun or shade. Drought tolerant. Ideal for dry shade.
Plant Details: GERANIUM phaeum var phaeum ‘Samobor’
Plant:
GERANIUM
Species:
phaeum
Variety:
var phaeum Samobor
Common name:
Cranesbill
Family:
Geraniaceae
Origin:
S. Europe
Flower colour:
Purple
Flower month:
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Flower scent:
None
Foliage colour:
Brown, Green
Hardy:
Hardy
Soil type:
Any soil
Aspect:
Shade, Part Shade, Sun
Evergreen:
Deciduous
Height:
60
Spread:
50
Flower type:
Single
Flower attribute:
Elegant
Naturalising:
YES
Winter grow conditions:
Outside
Web rating:
Woottens rating 9/10
Special uses:
Ground Cover, Deer Proof, Rabbit Proof, Bees, Marine
Pot Size:
9cm
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