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True (Perennial) Geranium (Geranium sanguineum)

Geranium sanguineum Photo

Geranium sanguineum Photo

Marie Iannotti

Here I am in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Trying to think of my favorite. Well here it is: Of ALL of the plants that I love, the one I would have to recommend would be the perennial geranium…so easy to grow and flowers profusely all summer..A great plant for our Canadian climate. Submitted by Sharon

  • Zones: 4 - 9
  • Colors: Pinks, Blues
  • Height: 8 - 12" Width: Spreads
  • Bloom Period: Early - Mid-Summer, Will probably repeat bloom
  • Exposure: Full Sun / Partial Shade
  • Notes: Geraniums can look ragged after their first bloom. Shear back and new growth and flowers will follow.

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