Geranium magnificum Rosemoor

The magnificum 'Rosemoor' perennial geranium is a robust and vigorous plant that forms a lush and regular clump and displays beautiful autumnal hues. It disappears in summer under its bright purple-veined mauve flowers. It is a sturdy and easy-to-grow plant. It gracefully withstands winter cold and occasional drought, showing little demands regarding soil type.

Geranium x magnificum 'Rosemoor' belongs to the geranium family. It is a hybrid, inheriting its large cordate and villous leaves from one parent, and its large intense blue-violet flower from the other. It stands out as a giant in the world of perennial geraniums, with its dome reaching 60 cm (24in) in height and 50 cm (20in) in diameter, and its growth is quite rapid. Flowering occurs in June-July, transforming the plant into a ball of flowers. The five-petaled cup-shaped flowers measure 4 cm (2in) in diameter, in finely purple-veined bluish violet. They are grouped in compact cymes. The foliage is deciduous, medium green, and takes on lovely colors in autumn. It is composed of broad, pubescent, lobed, and dentate leaves, overlapping each other. It is worth noting that all magnificum hybrids are sterile therefore, you will not obtain any seeds.

Geranium x magnificum 'Rosemoor' is suitable for all types of gardens, from wild to herb gardens, as well as well-maintained plant beds. It grows very well in large pots, on the terrace or balcony. It will be nicely complemented by orange flowers, such as those of daylilies, Chinese bellflower, and Alstroemeria aurantiaca.