Geranium phaeum also called dusky-crane’s bill has lovely dark maroon coloured flowers with a white centre. Flowering profusely from spring through to early summer, this variety is a great addition to the borders giving great groundcover, a long season of colour and is loved by bees and other pollinating insects. It thrives in both full sun and light shade in moist, well drained soil.
Geranium phaeum also called dusky-crane’s bill has lovely dark maroon coloured flowers with a white centre. Flowering profusely from spring through to early summer, this variety is a great addition to the borders giving great groundcover, a long season of colour and is loved by bees and other pollinating insects. It thrives in both full sun and light shade in moist, well drained soil.
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 75cm tall x 45cm spread
maroon/dark purple flowers with white centre from April to June/July
Deciduous. Attractive, lobed green leaves with purple blotches
Prefers well drained soil
Attractive to bees and other early season insects
