Go Back Geranium Midnight Reiter Hardy Cranesbill

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Geranium 'Midnight Reiter' has nearly true blue flowers which cover the unique chocolaty-purple leaves in early summer. The dark mounds of compact foliage create an all season interest when plants are not in bloom. Leaves turn dark green with purple highlights if grown in shade. Resistant to rabbits and deer.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    Lavender-blue

    Foliage Color

    Chocolatey-purple

    Plant Spread

    15 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    9 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    5-8

    Soil Moisture

    Moderate water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Specimen, Ground cover, Border, Mass Plant, Container

    Bloom Time

    Late Spring to Fall

    Critter Resistance

    Rabbit and deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

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    Seasonal Interests

    Spring to fall