Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta', 2L
A wonderful herbaceous perennial for filling in any gaps in the border, Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta' produces ravishing pale purple flowers throughout the whole summer. The Chocolatta reference in the name comes from the superbly cut, bronze tinted foliage that turns an almost chocolate brown in strong sunshine.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 10-50cm (4 in -1ft 8in) x 10-50cm (4in-1ft 8in) after 2-5 years
Features
A wonderful herbaceous perennial for filling in any gaps in the border, Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta' produces ravishing pale purple flowers throughout the whole summer. The Chocolatta reference in the name comes from the superbly cut, bronze tinted foliage that turns an almost chocolate brown in strong sunshine.
Flowers appear in spring and will last until late summer, especially if you cut back after first major flowering. The foliage will be more bronzed if in bright sunshine.
- Well drained moist, fertile soil
- All aspects
- Full sun, partial shade
- Hardy
Low maintenance, so this plant needs little attention beyond ensuring that the roots are never waterlogged. Mulch in early spring.