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Samobor Cranesbill

Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor

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Overview

The 'Samobor' Cranesbill (Geranium phaeum) offers a striking display with its deep purple blooms and eye-catching, maroon-splashed foliage. This hardy perennial reaches up to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide. Ideal for part to full shade, it blooms in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant. Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, or ground cover, it thrives in well-drained soil with moderate water. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Ideal for part to full shade
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that offers a unique blend of foliage and flowersSamobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, or ground cover, it thrives in well-drained soil with moderate waterSamobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Hailing from the Geraniaceae familySamobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — attracting pollinators while being deer resistantSamobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — commonly referred to as the Samobor CranesbillSamobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — This hardy perennial reaches up to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
16–20 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Geraniaceae

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Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Ideal for part to full shade
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that offers a unique blend of foliage and flowers
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, or ground cover, it thrives in well-drained soil with moderate water
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — Hailing from the Geraniaceae family
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — attracting pollinators while being deer resistant
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — commonly referred to as the Samobor Cranesbill
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — This hardy perennial reaches up to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — enriching garden spaces with subtle charm and extended seasonal interest
Samobor Cranesbill (Geranium Phaeum 'Samobor) — it blooms in late spring to early summer
Photographs by 4 contributors

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