Geranium phaeum ‘Springtime’
Geranium phaeum 'Springtime' has burgundy-purple flowers atop white-marbled foliage with a ring of burgundy blotches.
Geranium phaeum ‘Springtime’ has burgundy-purple flowers atop very attractive white-marbled foliage with a ring of burgundy blotches at the base of each leaf lobe. Between the flowers which last for months and the beautiful foliage, this cultivar provides 3 seasons of interest in the garden or containers. Tolerant of a fair bit of shade. Best in moist soil especially in full sun. Very popular with bees.
Common Name: Mourning Widow
Family: Geraniaceae (The Geranium Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade Full Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods and shady places.
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