Geranium magnificum Blue Blood
Geranium magnificum Blue Blood
Geranium x magnificum Blue Blood
Magnificent Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium
I received 3 buckets in poor condition, brown leaves, 1 or 2 shoots per bucket, visibly weak. I am waiting for them to recover outside, well lit and moist. I cannot transplant them until I see signs of recovery in the buckets.
PGodet, 22/10/2024
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Description
The Geranium perennial magnificum Blue Blood is a sturdy, floriferous plant, particularly elegant with its large flowers of a deep violet blue, whose dark appearance is enhanced by the presence of very dark violet veins on the petals. The plant forms a lush clump and its foliage takes on beautiful shades in autumn. Stunning in the company of chartreuse yellow flowering plants such as Euphorbia characias or E. polychroma.
The Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood' belongs to the geranium family. It is a horticultural hybrid whose ancestors are Geranium ibericum subsp ibericum and G. platypetalum. Combining their qualities, it has both large cordate and villous leaves and large, highly colored flowers. In terms of cultivation, it is a robust plant, easy to grow and floriferous, which withstands cold well, tolerates heat, and adapts to ordinary soil. This 'Blue Blood' variety forms a remarkable dome of vegetation, measuring approximately 60 cm (24in) in height and 50 cm (20in) in diameter. Its growth is quite rapid and the plant slowly spreads with the help of its short underground stolons, without ever becoming invasive. Flowering occurs from June to August in moderate climates, transforming the plant into a flowering ball. The five-petaled flowers, in cups, measure 4 cm (2in) in diameter. The petals are dark blue-violet with fine violet veins. They are grouped in compact cymes. The foliage is deciduous in winter. It is medium green, adorned with pretty orange and purple colors in autumn. The leaves are wide, rounded, pubescent, lobed, and dentate, overlapping each other. Note that all hybrid geraniums of magnificum are sterile therefore, you will not obtain any seeds.
The Geranium x magnificum 'Blue Blood' is suitable for all styles of gardens, from wild or romantic gardens, to herb gardens, to more carefully planned plant beds. It grows very well in large pots on the terrace or balcony. It will be highlighted by orange blooms, such as those of daylilies, and will enhance all mass rose plantings.
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Geranium
x magnificum
Blue Blood
Geraniaceae
Magnificent Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The perennial geranium magificum 'Blue Blood' prefers the sun, but never scorching, it also grows well in partial shade. Ideally, plant it in ordinary, moist, humus-rich soil, not too acidic, and well-drained. In clay soil, it is preferable to lighten the soil with coarse sand or leaf compost. It particularly fears waterlogged soils in winter, especially during its youth. This species tolerates occasional periods of drought, which will then stop the flowering. But it will never be as beautiful as in the sun, in rich and moist soil. Plant it early in spring or in autumn. Water regularly to help the plants establish. Regularly remove faded flowers to promote re-blooming. Divide the clumps every three years in spring to rejuvenate the plant. Easy to grow, it requires little maintenance.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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