Plants in family geraniaceae
Pelargonium transvaalense 'African Princess'
Pelargonium transvaalense 'African Princess' is a winter-hardy plant native to South Africa, thriving at elevations between 2,000 and 4,500 feet. It forms clumps 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with green foliage marked by purple rings. The plant blooms with pink flowers from summer into early fall and has been used medicinally for ailments like fever and diarrhea. It can survive temperatures as low as 7 degrees Fahrenheit unprotected.
Geranium 'Cambridge'
Geranium 'Cambridge' is a charming ground cover perfect for lightly shaded woodland gardens. This hybrid forms an 8-inch high mat that can spread over 2 feet, featuring glossy foliage and blue-pink flowers that bloom in spring and fall. It is resistant to rabbits and can thrive in rain gardens, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings. Its ability to attract butterflies adds to its appeal in a naturalistic garden design.
Geranium oxonianum f. thurstonianum
Geranium oxonianum f. thurstonianum is a hybrid geranium with larger foliage and flowers than its parent species. It features funnel-shaped, saturated pink flowers with a white eye and forms symmetrical mounds of light emerald green foliage.
Geranium 'Azure Rush'
Geranium 'Azure Rush' is a compact plant discovered in Germany in 2007, known for its continuous flowering habit through October. It features lighter lavender flowers and forms an 18-inch tall by 2-foot wide clump. This geranium is a mutation of the popular 'Rozanne' variety.
Geranium 'Patricia'
Geranium 'Patricia' is a hybrid perennial with bold dark green foliage and magenta flowers with a black throat. It forms a 3-foot-wide by 2-foot-tall clump and blooms from summer through fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Geranium 'Jolly Bee'
Geranium 'Jolly Bee' is a hybrid plant known for its large blue-purple flowers with a white eye. It forms a 2-foot tall mound and blooms from June until frost, attracting butterflies to the garden. This plant is a favorite for its long blooming period and vibrant color.
Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley'
Geranium sanguineum 'John Elsley', a selection of bloody cranesbill, is notable for its small, cutleaf foliage and wine-colored flowers. It blooms from early to midsummer and is known for attracting butterflies. This perennial is suitable for sun to part sun conditions and is resistant to rabbits, making it a great addition to rain gardens and sun perennials.
Geranium oxonianum
Geranium oxonianum is a compact plant with chocolate-patterned foliage and light lavender pink flowers that bloom in May and June. It forms clumps 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, making it a great choice for garden borders.
Geranium pratense 'Splish Splash'
Geranium pratense 'Splish Splash' is a tall meadow cranesbill with white flowers spotted with blue and mauve. It features shredded delicate foliage and forms pleasant clumping neighbors to other plants. This geranium is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Pelargonium cotyledonis
Pelargonium cotyledonis is a deciduous succulent endemic to Saint Helena, known for its white flowers and sparse branching. It grows up to 30 cm under cultivation and 1 meter in its natural habitat. This plant is considered endangered and requires full morning sun and light shade, thriving in well-drained soil.
Geranium 'Sirak'
Geranium 'Sirak' is a hybrid plant known for its 2-foot wide clumping habit and lavender-pink flowers with a white central blotch. Blooming in May and June, it adds a splash of color to gardens. This geranium is a cross between Geranium gracile and Geranium ibericum, originating from the garden of Hans Simon.
Geranium magnificum 'Blue Blood'
Geranium magnificum 'Blue Blood' is a hybrid perennial that blooms in May, producing 2-inch dark blue-violet flowers with black veins. This plant forms a 20-inch wide clump and is known for attracting butterflies. Its striking flowers and compact growth make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add color and texture to their landscapes.
Geranium sanguineum 'Ankums Pride'
Geranium sanguineum 'Ankums Pride' is a compact perennial forming a 14-inch tall mound of dark-green cutleaf foliage. It produces large, intensely pink flowers with red markings from late spring to most of the summer. This plant is perfect for tough, dry, sunny areas, adding vibrant color and texture to garden spaces.
Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta'
Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta' is a low-growing perennial known for its striking greenish-purplish-bronze foliage and blueish-purple blooms. It thrives in USDA zones 4 to 8, spreading up to 30 inches wide and reaching a similar height when in bloom. This plant is appreciated for its long-lasting flowers and ability to support pollinators. It forms a mounding, spreading shape and can grow in full sun or partial shade with moderate moisture needs. The plant prefers well-drained, average soil and benefits from pruning in late autumn.
Geranium sylvaticum 'Mayflower'
Geranium sylvaticum 'Mayflower' is a charming plant that forms an 18-inch wide clump of cutleaf green foliage. In late spring, it is topped with 2-foot tall spikes of blue-lavender flowers with a white eye. This plant thrives in average to slightly moist soils and has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Geranium 'Bremdream'
Geranium 'Bremdream' forms clumps 16 inches tall and 18 inches wide, featuring large, light pink flowers with lavender veins and a white center. Introduced by Alan Bremner, this plant is ideal for cottage gardens and attracts butterflies. Its drought-tolerant nature and vibrant blooms make it a charming addition to any garden.
Geranium phaeum 'Springtime'
Geranium phaeum 'Springtime' features new foliage that emerges creamy white with green edges, turning mostly green as temperatures rise. This plant forms 18-inch tall and wide clumps, producing small, dark purple flowers in mid-April. It is a charming addition to gardens with its seasonal color changes.
Geranium 'Stanhoe'
Geranium 'Stanhoe' is a hybrid plant featuring rounded, grey-green leaves and small, light pink flowers in spring. It forms a compact clump up to 2 feet wide and performs well in full sun and dry conditions. This plant is a great choice for adding subtle color and texture to garden borders.
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' is a hardy perennial known for its wide, saucer-shaped blooms in hot pink-magenta red. Its deeply lobed foliage turns brilliant red in the fall, adding seasonal interest. This plant is cold-hardy and resistant to diseases, deer, and rabbits. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Its spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for groundcover.
Geranium maculatum 'Elizabeth Ann'
Geranium maculatum 'Elizabeth Ann' is a perennial plant featuring dark brown foliage and blue-lavender flowers that bloom from late April. It is easy to grow and adapts well to a variety of conditions, making it a versatile choice for gardens. This plant is also known for attracting butterflies and tolerating drought, making it suitable for cottage and fairy gardens.
Geranium maculatum 'Chatto'
Geranium maculatum 'Chatto' is a perennial that thrives in heavy, damp soil and shade. It goes dormant in winter but re-emerges vigorously in spring. This plant is well-suited for average garden soil that remains moist during summer, making it a reliable choice for shaded garden areas.
Geranium phaeum 'Alecs Pink'
Geranium phaeum 'Alecs Pink' forms 18-inch tall by 2-foot wide clumps with light lavender flowers that bloom starting in April. This plant is suitable for attracting butterflies and thrives in sun to part sun conditions.
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' is a perennial known for its intense red-violet flowers and fragrant foliage. It blooms in early spring and sporadically through summer, making it an excellent ground cover. This plant is evergreen, rarely bothered by rabbits or deer, and thrives in partial shade.
Geranium 'Lilac Ice'
Geranium 'Lilac Ice' is a mutation of Geranium 'Rozanne', discovered in the UK. It has a spreading growth habit, reaching 15 inches tall and 2 feet wide. This plant has a long flowering season with light lavender flowers.
Geranium maculatum 'Gettin High'
Geranium maculatum 'Gettin High' is a perennial originating from Alabama's Cheaha Mountain, forming a 16-inch tall patch with silver-splotched leaves. It blooms with clusters of mauve flowers in mid-April and prefers open shade to a bit of early morning sun, making it a lovely addition to woodland gardens.
Sarcocaulon herrei
Sarcocaulon herrei is a dwarf succulent shrub native to the arid quartz ridges of Namaqualand, South Africa. Resembling a small bonsai tree, it grows between 5 to 25 cm tall and can reach up to 35 cm in diameter. This plant is known for its columnar growth habit and yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. It is highly drought-tolerant and can withstand short periods of cold temperatures, making it suitable for xeriscaping.
Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum'
Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' is a clump-forming perennial with soft pink petals and red veins. It flowers from May to September and grows up to 2 feet wide and 8-10 inches tall. This plant is semi-evergreen in warmer climates and is drought-tolerant once established.
Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark'
Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark' features satiny pale blue-pink flowers and deeply dissected leaves. This long-flowering plant begins blooming in late spring and pairs well with roses and silver-foliaged plants, adding elegance to garden borders.
Geranium sanguineum 'Elke'
Geranium sanguineum 'Elke' is a durable perennial that forms low clumps with fluorescent pink flowers featuring a white central pattern and border. Blooming from late April to fall, this plant is drought-tolerant and adapts to a wide range of conditions. It is ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, and as a groundcover, attracting butterflies and other insects.