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Geranium phaeum Samobor

Geranium phaeum Samobor
Dusky Cranesbill, Mourning Widow, Black Widow, Hardy Geranium

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All the young plants arrived in very good quality, bloomed all summer long, I recommend 100%.

Sve, 09/09/2024

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This perennial geranium is a tall herbaceous perennial, very hardy. It blooms in spring, offering numerous small, drooping, burgundy-purple flowers, carried in clusters well above the foliage. It forms a small semi-evergreen bush, sturdy against the wind. Its tender green foliage maculated with chocolate purple is already delightful. Here is a very reliable plant, with a discreet character but a strong temperament. A dark king in the land of shade, even when dry.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
75 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

The Samobor perennial Geranium phaeum, also known as Brown Geranium, Dark Geranium, or Livid Geranium, is a sturdy herbaceous perennial, very hardy. It blooms in spring, offering numerous small purple-maroon flowers, carried in loose clusters well above the foliage, inclined downwards, with curiously curved petals. It forms a small semi-evergreen bush, resilient against the wind. Its tender green foliage maculated with chocolate-purple is already delightful. Here is a very reliable plant, discreet in character but with a strong temperament. A dark king in the land of shade, even occasionally dry.

 

The Samobor perennial Geranium phaeum belongs to the Geraniaceae family. It originates from Geranium phaeum, native to a wide area stretching from the Pyrenees to the Balkans. It forms a clump of semi-evergreen foliage, 75 cm (30in) tall when in bloom, 30 cm (12in) for the foliage, and 45 cm (0 and 18in) wide. It has a dense and erect habit. The flowering occurs in May-June. The flower itself is relatively discreet, measuring only 2 cm (1in) in diameter, but it is richly coloured in purple-maroon-violet, with a lighter ring in the center, the heart is crowned with gracefully curved stamens around the pistil. The flowers are very numerous, arranged in clusters along slender floral stems that stand out distinctly from the foliage. The leaves are lobed and dissected, widely maculated in the center with chocolate-purple on a tender green background.

 

Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' does not exhibit a flashy and spectacular flowering because its flowers are small and dark. However, the clumps do not go unnoticed in May. This plant is ideal for the 2nd layer of shaded flower beds. It is interesting for its foliage that fills shaded corners nicely. In the undergrowth, it is a good companion for acid-green euphorbias and pastel-toned lungworts. The slightly lower and lighter flowering Geranium nodosum will fulfill the same functions in the shade. Plant it along a path to the North or East, among ferns and bergenia, in front of hydrangeas, rhododendrons, camellias. It will blend very well with all shade and semi-shade perennials such as fuchsias, hostas, periwinkles, hellebores, epimediums.

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Geranium phaeum Samobor (Flowering) Flowering
Geranium phaeum Samobor (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 75 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Geranium

Species

phaeum

Cultivar

Samobor

Family

Geraniaceae

Other common names

Dusky Cranesbill, Mourning Widow, Black Widow, Hardy Geranium

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference82801111

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Planting and care

The 'Samobor' perennial geranium is a very tolerant plant that accepts ordinary soil, even limestone, but prefers a rich and moist soil in which it will grow taller and more beautiful. It is a geranium for shade or partial shade, but it also tolerates the sun well if the soil remains moist. It tolerates occasional drought in the North. Cut back faded stems after flowering. It is a reliable perennial that requires practically no maintenance.
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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rather rich

Care

Pruning instructions After the flowering, it is wise to cut back the stems and leaves close to the ground in order to avoid excessive sowing and to obtain new foliage and encourage a second flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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