Geranium maderense
Magenta-Eyed Geranium
Description
This is one of the most dramatic, shade loving perennials of the garden. It has large lobed leaves on tall, arching red stems. During the summer, pink flowers with darker pink centers cover the plant. It grows up to 3' tall and wide.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.