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Magenta-Eyed Geranium

Geranium Maderense

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Overview

The Magenta-Eyed Geranium, Geranium maderense, is a striking perennial that boasts large (up to 2 ft across), deeply lobed leaves and vivid magenta flowers with a distinctive black center. It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, prefers partial shade to full sun, and well-drained soil. Maturing at around 18-24 inches tall and wide, this showy plant blooms in late spring to early summer, adding a bold splash of color to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type Perennial
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — exemplifies botanical splendor with its lush foliage and vibrant floral displays

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Geraniaceae

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Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — it flowers once spectacularly before dying; but not before producing numerous seeds
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — an archipelago known for its rich flora; deeply lobed leaves and vivid magenta flowers with a distinctive black
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — expect a captivating display of magenta blossoms
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — each with a contrasting dark eye at the center
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — perched atop sturdy stems that confidently rise above the foliage.<br><br>G; ensuring its continued presence in
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — umbrella-like inflorescences that can reach up to 8 inches across
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — Although it loves full sun to partial shade; scientific name Geranium maderense
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — is a striking perennial that boasts large (up to 2 ft across)
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — Come late winter to early spring; the Magenta-Eyed Geranium should be considered a centerpiece plant
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — ensuring its continued presence in your landscape.<br><br>When planning a garden design
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — this showy plant blooms in late spring to early summer; it thrives in USDA zones 9-11, prefers partial shade to
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — owing to its size and showy nature
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — adding a bold splash of color to any landscape; with deeply dissected leaves that form a dense rosette up to 4 to
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — the Magenta-Eyed Geranium should be considered a centerpiece plant
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — A specimen well-suited for borders
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — exemplifies botanical splendor with its lush foliage and vibrant floral displays; owing to its size and showy
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — perennial for full or half
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — this showy plant blooms in late spring to early summer
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — perennial with pink blooms
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — Come late winter to early spring
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — Although it loves full sun to partial shade
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — an archipelago known for its rich flora
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — Maturing at around 18-24 inches tall and wide; a specimen well-suited for borders
Magenta-Eyed Geranium (Geranium Maderense) — pink flowers in the garden
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