Geranium - Pratense Splish Splash

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Geranium - Pratense Splish Splash

Each flecked petal looks as if it has been individually painted by hand. This unusual variety of meadow cranesbill is one of the most vigorous hardy geraniums and is ideal for the front of a sunny border, although it will cope with a fairly shady spot. It is best to lift and divide large colonies in spring. The Hardy Geranium pratense Splish Splash, 'Geranium pratense', displays pure white flowers with streaks of lavender blue. and bloom from June-August, provided it has good drainage. Growing 25-30" tall, these low growing mounds of dark green leaves topped with pastel blooms make geraniums an unequaled addition to the perennial border. Their carefree growing habits make them an ideal low maintenance plant that will grow anywhere and provide years of beauty. ... additional info

 

Geranium - Southcombe Double There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. This plant would look wonderful in a pot on a sun-drenched porch and is also deer resistant. The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems. Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. They do best in sun, but will tolerate some degree of shade.

Geranium - Pratense Splish Splash