Description
Geranium phaeum ‘Samobor’
Claret dics of blooms, with bold maroon zonal markings on the attractive foliage. Shade or 1/2 shade. 60cm.(2ft) sprays of bloom on sturdy windproof stems, fly above neat evergreen foliage mounds. Very long flowering, sometimes even starting in late winter. Particularly shade hardy & looks very attractive with its zoned foliage mass planted to carpet under trees and shrubs. Copes with dry or deep shade. Frost hardy.
Growing: Geranium phaeum ‘Samobor’
– Height with flowers: 60cm approx.
– Width: 60cm approx.
– Position: Full sun, can tolerate Partial shade.
– Soil: Well drained, Will enjoy most soils as long as it isn’t frequently wet.
– Fragrance: Scented foliage.
– Frost: Hardy
– Growth: Perennial.
– Attracts: Another pollinator friendly plant, attracting birds, bees and other beneficial insects to the garden.
– Care: Prefers deep watering and drying out between waters (avoid over-head).
– Deer & Rabbit resistant: Geraniums have a slight scent that smells nice to us but isn’t appetising to deer or rabbits.
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