Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' - P11

Description
The Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor' (Geranium phaeum) is an upright, loose perennial with decorative, rounded, lobed, bronze-coloured leaves with a medium green centre. It bears purple-red flowers from May to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor' are bronze, rounded, lobed and have a medium green margin.

Frost hardiness
The Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' forms purple-red flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, perennial bed, balcony/patio, cutting