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Showy Cranesbill

Geranium X 'Magnificum'

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Overview

The Showy Cranesbill, Geranium x 'Magnificum', is a vibrant perennial with eye-catching violet-blue flowers spanning up to 2 inches wide, set against deeply lobed green foliage. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, this hardy plant reaches a height of 18-24 inches with a similar spread, offering sprawling ground cover. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, blooming profusely in late spring to early summer. Ideal for borders or cottage gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Showy Cranesbill (Geranium X 'Magnificum') — creating a striking contrast against the rich green foliage; perennial for full or half

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Geraniaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Showy Cranesbill (Geranium X 'Magnificum') — creating a striking contrast against the rich green foliage
Showy Cranesbill (Geranium X 'Magnificum') — Ideal for borders or cottage gardens
Showy Cranesbill (Geranium X 'Magnificum') — With its resilient nature and elegant beauty, image 50
Showy Cranesbill (Geranium X 'Magnificum') — typically around May to June.<br><br>Adaptable to a wide range of soil types
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