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VisionĀ® Violet Geranium

Geranium sanguineum VisionĀ® 'Violet'

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per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone

'VisionĀ® Violet' Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) packs a purple punch in late-spring with vivid magenta flowers that bees and butterflies love. Easy-to-grow and critter resistant, its low mounding habit makes Cranesbill perfect for borders and in between other plants, knitting together the garden in perfect harmony. In autumn, the foliage turns brilliant red-orange. This reliable groundcover is deer and rabbit resistant.

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Description

(12-24" tall x 12-24" wide) 'VisionĀ® Violet' Cranesbill is an excellent choice for low maintenance, ground covering color, and form. The purple cup-shaped flowers nod above finely cut deep green foliage from late spring to early summer. Tidy mounds of foliage about 12 inches tall make a lovely border and fill-in for a perennial bed. Nice in containers, they are also beautiful with ornamental grasses. Foliage may be lightly sheared back after flowering to revitalize the plant, but itā€™s not necessary. A hardy perennial (zones 4-9), it is both heat and cold tolerant. Plant 'Vision Violet' in average to compost-enriched well-drained soil in a full sun to full shade location. It prefers average watering. Deer and rabbit resistant, bees, and butterflies love the flowers. Over time it will gently naturalize to form low mounding tidy masses.

Planting & Care

Tips For Growing Geranium (Cranesbill)

GeraniumĀ  (Cranesbill) is a large genus of annual and herbaceous perennials found worldwide. The greatest number of ornamental species are native to Europe and South Africa. They are not to be confused with the common bedding geranium which is actually a Pelargonium.

Preferred growing conditions:

  • Plant in compost enriched soils including clay. Position in full sun to partial shade.Ā  Mulch with commonly available mulch materials.
  • Geraniums like moderate soil moisture and should be watered regularly when conditions are dry.
  • Deadheading is not necessary. Many modern hybrids are naturally long blooming.
  • Fertilize in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.

Special comments:

  • Geraniums don't need to be divided. The width of larger growing varieties can be controlled by cutting off the side shoots from the crown.
  • Cut back in late fall after hard frost or wait until early spring.

Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.Ā  The ā€˜Plant Informationā€™ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for yourĀ Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See ourĀ shipping informationĀ page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 orĀ contact usĀ by email or chat.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Groundcover
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Late spring to early summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Fall

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Mature Height

12-24" tall

Mature Spread

12-24" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

No
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