Plants in genus geranium
Geranium psilostemon
Geranium psilostemon is a hardy perennial native to regions like Turkey and Armenia, known for its striking reddish-purple flowers with dark centers. This tall geranium can grow up to 3 feet, forming large clumps with leaves that turn red in autumn. It is resilient to cold, surviving temperatures as low as -4°F, and blooms from late spring over a long season. The plant's smooth stamens and magenta flowers make it a unique addition to gardens, especially as underplanting for larger shrubs. It has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Geranium phaeum
Geranium phaeum, native to Europe, is a perennial known for its dark violet, crinkly-edged flowers and star-shaped foliage often blotched with brown. It blooms for an extended period in spring and thrives in shady locations, tolerating moderately dry conditions. The cultivar 'Our Pat' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Geranium 'Mrs Cox'
Geranium 'Mrs Cox' is a hybrid plant known for its vibrant foliage, featuring a mix of yellow, green, purple, and maroon leaves. It produces salmon pink and white flowers and thrives in shaded to partially sunny environments. This plant can grow between 18 to 30 inches tall and prefers temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Geranium maculatum
Geranium maculatum, commonly known as wild geranium, features charming pink to lilac blooms with dark veins that attract pollinators like butterflies. This perennial is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8 and spreads through rhizome-like roots and seeds, making it an excellent ground cover option. It thrives in well-drained soil and can grow in full sun or partial shade. The plant is also deer and rabbit resistant, adding to its appeal for gardeners looking for low-maintenance options. Its unique seed pods, known as cranesbills, add an interesting element to its lifecycle.
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.
Geranium oxonianum 'Pearl Boland'
Geranium oxonianum 'Pearl Boland' forms a 3-foot wide clump of dark-green leaves and produces pure white flowers that fade to pink. This reportedly sterile plant is tolerant of dry and adverse conditions, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.
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.
Geranium oxonianum 'Claridge Druce'
Geranium oxonianum 'Claridge Druce' is a hybrid best suited for hot climates, featuring hairy green leaves and light pink flowers with purple veins. It is vigorous, drought-tolerant, and thrives in full sun or partial shade.
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 'Spinners'
Geranium 'Spinners' is a hardy hybrid geranium with deeply dissected foliage and rich violet flowers. It forms a 30-inch wide clump and blooms from early May throughout summer. This plant is ideal for sunny gardens and attracts butterflies.
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' is a plant discovered in Croatia, forming a 2-foot wide clump with textured green leaves featuring a purple-black center. It blooms in May and June with dark lavender flowers and is easy to grow in hot, humid climates. This plant is a striking addition to gardens with its unique foliage and vibrant blooms.
Geranium 'Double Jewel'
Geranium 'Double Jewel' is a compact plant under a foot tall, known for its double white flowers with a pink-purple center. It has sturdy stems that remain upright, even in the heat, and prefers partial shade in hot climates. This geranium is a delightful addition to gardens, offering a charming floral display with its unique blooms.
Geranium 'Tiny Monster'
Geranium 'Tiny Monster' is a hybrid perennial that forms a low, spreading mound of cutleaf green foliage. It produces lavender flowers throughout the summer, adding continuous color to gardens. This sterile hybrid is known for its robust growth and ability to attract butterflies, making it a popular choice for cottage and fairy gardens.
Geranium 'Tanya Rendall'
Geranium 'Tanya Rendall' is a spreading groundcover with olive green leaves and dark carmine-pink flowers. It grows 6 inches tall and 18 inches wide, attracting butterflies and resisting rabbits.
Geranium 'Johnsons Blue'
Geranium 'Johnsons Blue' is a sprawling perennial geranium known for its vibrant violet-blue flowers. It is one of the best-performing geraniums, attracting butterflies and being resistant to rabbits. This plant is suitable for both sun and shade gardens, making it a versatile addition to any landscape.
Geranium 'Stephanie'
Geranium 'Stephanie' is a hybrid perennial known for its textured, light green foliage and striking mauvy blue flowers with dark purple veins. This plant forms a compact clump about 14 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it an excellent choice for groundcover. It blooms heavily in spring, particularly in April and May, and thrives in heat and humidity. Its ability to attract butterflies and resist rabbits makes it a versatile addition to sunny or partially sunny gardens.
Geranium sanguineum 'Album'
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is a low, mounding plant with silver dollar-sized, deeply cut green leaves. It produces 1-inch pure white flowers in spring and is durable in almost all conditions. This plant can be cut to the ground after blooming and often reblooms later in summer.
Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina'
Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' is a low-growing perennial with distinctive grey-green, ruffled foliage and pale violet flowers marked with darker veins. It blooms from late spring to early summer and is well-suited for partially shaded rock gardens. This plant requires good drainage and is resistant to rabbits, making it a hardy choice for various garden settings.
Geranium oxonianum 'Katherine Adele'
Geranium oxonianum 'Katherine Adele' is a hybrid perennial known for its glossy green, serrated foliage with dark black-purple patterns at the center. This plant produces light pink flowers from late spring through summer, adding a delicate touch to gardens. It was selected at Heronswood Nursery and is a cross between G. endressii and G. versicolor. The plant is suitable for sun to part sun locations and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. It attracts butterflies and is ideal for rain gardens and sunny perennial borders. This geranium is also noted for its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, including those that mimic natural habitats.
Geranium 'Dilys'
Geranium 'Dilys' is a low-growing perennial with clusters of saturated pink flowers that bloom from spring into summer. Its sprawling habit forms a 4-foot wide clump, and the plant features tiny red venation through its petals. This geranium is suitable for part sun to light shade and is known for attracting butterflies.
Geranium sanguineum 'Alpenglow'
Geranium sanguineum 'Alpenglow' is a compact plant with reddish rose flowers and cutleaf foliage that spreads to nearly 2 feet in width. It blooms in mid-spring and is known for attracting butterflies.
Geranium cantabrigiense 'St Ola'
Geranium cantabrigiense 'St Ola' is a hybrid plant with thick, bold foliage and pure white flowers that age to russety pink. It has a ground-hugging effect and thrives under dappled shade. This plant's foliage may remain evergreen in mild winters, making it a versatile choice for garden landscapes.
Geranium 'Anne Thomson'
Geranium 'Anne Thomson' is a gold-leaf hardy geranium with heat tolerance and violet flowers that bloom from spring until midsummer. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and has been recognized with the 2005 Award of Garden Merit.
Geranium 'Eureka Blue'
Geranium 'Eureka Blue' is a vigorous perennial known for its long blooming period and large blue-lavender flowers that appear in June and July. This plant can grow up to 30 inches tall and spread 3 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to garden borders. As a sport of Geranium 'Orion', it features larger flowers and is appreciated for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Its robust nature makes it suitable for cottage gardens and sunny locations.
Geranium 'Pink Penny'
Geranium 'Pink Penny' is a charming perennial known for its vibrant purple flowers with dramatic dark veining, which bloom from June until frost. This plant forms a compact mound about 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, with attractive white-patterned green foliage. It is a mutation of the popular Geranium 'Jolly Bee' and is favored for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson'
Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson' is a sterile hybrid geranium with greyish foliage and pale pink flowers adorned with rosy purple tracery. It blooms over an extended period, making it a charming groundcover for gardens.
Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Rozanne' is a hybrid perennial with blue-violet flowers that bloom from June until frost. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and is known for its low maintenance and evergreen basal rosette. This plant thrives in rich, organic soils and attracts bees.
Geranium 'Ann Folkard'
Geranium 'Ann Folkard' is a hybrid plant from the early 1970s, known for its chartreuse foliage and abundant magenta flowers with a dramatic black eye. This plant clambers through small shrubs and blooms in late spring, attracting butterflies. It is a cross between G. procurrens and G. psilostemon, making it a unique addition to gardens.
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.