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Geranium pratense - Dark Reiter
A stunning clump-forming hardy geranium, Geranium ‘Dark Reiter’ (a strain of Geranium pratense) features deeply divided, plum-purple foliage that forms a compact mound 20–25 cm (8–10 in) tall. From early summer into late summer, it blooms clusters of bright lilac-blue, saucer-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully with dark leaves. Thriving in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil, this variety tolerates drought once established and adapts well even to alkaline soils. Deer- and rabbit-resistant, it attracts bees and butterflies, making it a striking, wildlife-friendly choice for containers, borders, rock gardens, or groundcover.
- 1 Bare Root
- Lilac‑blue blooms & dark foliage
- Deer‑ & rabbit‑resistant
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Tolerates drought & alkaline soil
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Lilac-blue flowers; plum-purple to burgundy-green foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 20–25 cm (8–10 in) |
| Plant Width | ~30 cm (12 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Deciduous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | June - September |
| Plant Depth | Surface-level planting |
| Plant Spacing | ~30 cm (12 in) between plants |
Description
Geranium pratense - Dark Reiter
A stunning clump-forming hardy geranium, Geranium ‘Dark Reiter’ (a strain of Geranium pratense) features deeply divided, plum-purple foliage that forms a compact mound 20–25 cm (8–10 in) tall. From early summer into late summer, it blooms clusters of bright lilac-blue, saucer-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully with dark leaves. Thriving in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil, this variety tolerates drought once established and adapts well even to alkaline soils. Deer- and rabbit-resistant, it attracts bees and butterflies, making it a striking, wildlife-friendly choice for containers, borders, rock gardens, or groundcover.
- 1 Bare Root
- Lilac‑blue blooms & dark foliage
- Deer‑ & rabbit‑resistant
-
Tolerates drought & alkaline soil
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Lilac-blue flowers; plum-purple to burgundy-green foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 20–25 cm (8–10 in) |
| Plant Width | ~30 cm (12 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Deciduous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | June - September |
| Plant Depth | Surface-level planting |
| Plant Spacing | ~30 cm (12 in) between plants |
