Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'
A much-coveted geranium with large open-faced white-eyed deep blue flowers topped with pleasantly twisted black stamens. The petals fully overlap creating solid saucer-shaped flowers. Colouring is usually best in late summer and fall. Drought and heat make for smaller, more purplish flowers.
Best situated in rich, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil. RHS Award of Garden Merit. The twisted black stamens are a distinctive feature. The white eye provides striking contrast with deep blue petals. Late-season performance makes it valuable for extending the border season. One of the most popular geraniums.
Growing Conditions
Light: part shade to full sun
Moisture: moist
Soil: rich moisture-retentive well-draining
Hardiness zone: 6
Maintenance: low to moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 30
Spread (cm): 80
Habit: trailing clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: July–Oct
Seasonal interest: late summer to fall bloom; deep blue flowers; white eye
Foliage: green
Flower: deep blue
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: borders; rich soils; late season interest
Features: deep blue white-eyed; twisted black stamens; saucer-shaped; best color in fall; much-coveted; AGM
Notes: AGM; much-coveted; best color late summer-fall; rich moisture-retentive soil best; twisted stamens distinctive