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Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'

 
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Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info)
Species: phaeum (FAY-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Samobor

5 vendors have this plant for sale.

6 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Burgundy

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive northgrass On Mar 6, 2005, northgrass from West Chazy, NY
(Zone 4b) wrote:

The blossoms are very dark purple and held well above the foliage.
The plants can be divided easily for a nice large grouping which is very effective. It also reseeds itself plenty, however, the seedlings are easy to pull out if undesired.
The leaves are wonderfully zoned with brown markings, this feature alone is an excellent reason to grow this plant although it can get a little tall and leggy. I cut mine back after blossoming, they look neater plus it prevents too much reseeding.

Positive marykay On Aug 21, 2003, marykay from Richmond, VA
(Zone 7a) wrote:

You can get one or two repeat flowerings if you shear the plant back after the first bloom. I can usually get two or three flushes of bloom by doing this and it keeps the plants much tidier during the summer.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Farmington, Connecticut
Saint Charles, Illinois
Dover, New Hampshire
Glouster, Ohio
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Lexington, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Concrete, Washington
Kalama, Washington
Madison, Wisconsin



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