Johnson's Blue Cranesbill

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

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Overview

The Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a perennial showcasing vivid periwinkle-blue flowers with delicate veining, spanning up to 2 inches across. Its mound-forming habit reaches about 18 inches in height and 24 inches in width. This hardy cranesbill thrives in full sun to part shade and blooms profusely in late spring to early summer. Cut back after the first flush to encourage rebloom. Ideal for borders, it offers a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly option.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–10Climate Mediterranean

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — The Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a perennial showcasing vivid periwinkle-blue flowers with delicate

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Geraniaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — spanning up to 2 inches across; with blossoms appearing from late spring to early summer

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — The Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a perennial showcasing vivid periwinkle-blue flowers with, image 25

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — Cut back after the first flush to encourage rebloom; is a perennial flowering plant esteemed for its

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — This hardy cranesbill thrives in full sun to part shade and blooms profusely in late spring, image 28

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — Its mound-forming habit reaches about 18 inches in height and 24 inches in width; it favors

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — commonly referred to as Johnson's Blue Cranesbill; blue and violet flowers in the garden

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — Ideal for borders, it offers a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly option; light green leaves often

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — It presents a vigorous spreading habit; and sporadically continuing until the first frost if deadheaded

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — is a perennial flowering plant esteemed for its striking; cut back after the first flush to encourage

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — yet retains a compact size; making it a reliable choice for various landscape designs

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — with blossoms appearing from late spring to early summer; spanning up to 2 inches across

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