Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ | Johnson’s Blue Cranesbill
DESCRIPTION
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a popular and beloved perennial plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage. This hardy geranium, a hybrid between Geranium himalayense and Geranium pratense, is prized for its long blooming period and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. In summer, 'Johnson's Blue' produces a profusion of bright blue flowers with a hint of lavender, each about 2 inches in diameter with five petals. The foliage is deeply divided, with each medium green leaf having multiple lobes that give it a delicate, fern-like appearance, forming a dense, mounding clump. 'Johnson's Blue' thrives in full sun to partial shade and is a versatile and attractive plant for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. Its vibrant flowers pair well with other perennials such as roses, peonies, and salvias, making it an excellent choice for cottage gardens and informal garden designs.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a popular and beloved perennial plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage. This hardy geranium, a hybrid between Geranium himalayense and Geranium pratense, is prized for its long blooming period and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. In summer, 'Johnson's Blue' produces a profusion of bright blue flowers with a hint of lavender, each about 2 inches in diameter with five petals. The foliage is deeply divided, with each medium green leaf having multiple lobes that give it a delicate, fern-like appearance, forming a dense, mounding clump. 'Johnson's Blue' thrives in full sun to partial shade and is a versatile and attractive plant for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. Its vibrant flowers pair well with other perennials such as roses, peonies, and salvias, making it an excellent choice for cottage gardens and informal garden designs.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a popular and beloved perennial plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage. This hardy geranium, a hybrid between Geranium himalayense and Geranium pratense, is prized for its long blooming period and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. In summer, 'Johnson's Blue' produces a profusion of bright blue flowers with a hint of lavender, each about 2 inches in diameter with five petals. The foliage is deeply divided, with each medium green leaf having multiple lobes that give it a delicate, fern-like appearance, forming a dense, mounding clump. 'Johnson's Blue' thrives in full sun to partial shade and is a versatile and attractive plant for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. Its vibrant flowers pair well with other perennials such as roses, peonies, and salvias, making it an excellent choice for cottage gardens and informal garden designs.
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Family: Geraniaceae
Height: 12-18 inches
Width: 18-24 inches
Foliage Color: Medium green
Flower Color: Bright blue with a hint of lavender
Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zones: USDA zones 4-8
Wildlife Attractors: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators