Geranium psilostemon
The blazing magenta colour of this robust clumping geranium will not appeal to everyone but goes well with greens, grays, whites, and blues. The eye of flower is deep purple-black. Remove spent flowers to prevent self-seeding. Forms substantial clumps with long flowering period.
RHS Award of Garden Merit. The intense colour creates strong impact in borders. The robust nature makes it reliable and long-lived. The purple-black eye provides striking contrast with magenta petals. One of the parents of 'Patricia'. Best with plants that can handle its vigor and colour intensity.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun to part shade
Moisture: average
Soil: average garden soil
Hardiness zone: 5
Maintenance: low to moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 100
Spread (cm): 100
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–Aug
Seasonal interest: summer bloom; intense magenta; purple-black eye
Foliage: green
Flower: magenta
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: borders with greens; grays; whites; blues
Features: blazing magenta; purple-black eye; robust clumping; intense color; long flowering; AGM
Notes: AGM; blazing magenta polarizing; remove spent flowers to prevent seeding; robust and clumping