Geranium - Pratense Splish Splash
The Hardy Geranium pratense Splish Splash, 'Geranium pratense', displays pure white flowers with streaks of lavender blue. and bloom from June-August, provided it has good drainage. Growing 25-30" tall, these low growing mounds of dark green leaves topped with pastel blooms make geraniums an unequaled addition to the perennial border. Each flecked petal looks as if it has been individually painted by hand. This unusual variety of meadow cranesbill is one of the most vigorous hardy geraniums and is ideal for the front of a sunny border, although it will cope with a fairly shady spot. It is best to lift and divide large colonies in spring. Their carefree growing habits make them an ideal low maintenance plant that will grow anywhere and provide years of beauty. ... additional information
Geranium - Southcombe Double The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems. There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. Geraniums are grown in almost any soil as long as it is not wet. They do best in sun, but will tolerate some degree of shade. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too. This plant would look wonderful in a pot on a sun-drenched porch and is also deer resistant.
