Species cranesbill
purple-blue flowers with five petals, white and blue stamens, green buds, and stems

cranesbill

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') is an amazing plant species due to its ability to thrive in a variety of soil types and thrive in the sun or shade. It has beautiful deep blue-violet flowers and is a popular addition to flower beds, edging, and borders. The name comes from its seed pod that looks like the beak of a crane. It has long lasting blooms midsummer through early fall and makes a great groundcover. It is tough, drought tolerant, and a great addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Blue Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

It is important to water Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') regularly, as they enjoy moisture in the soil and cannot survive in overly dry conditions. Generally, it should be watered approximately once a week, and watered deeply. The soil should feel moist but not drenched when touched. Do not water the plant if the soil feels damp or wet; instead, allow it to dry out a bit before watering again. Make sure to only water in the morning to allow plenty of time for the water to dry out before evening. If the temperature is very hot, water the plant more frequently, ensuring the soil doesn't dry out.

sunlight

Cranesbill (Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’) is an easy-to-grow plant that requires plenty of sunlight to thrive. It should be placed in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day from the spring to the fall months. During the winter months, 2 to 4 hours of indirect or filtered sunlight is adequate. During the hottest part of the day, usually mid-morning through mid-afternoon, plants should be provided some shade, as strong, direct sunlight can burn their foliage.

pruning

The Cranesbill (Geranium Johnson's Blue) is a perennial that grows 6-12 inches tall and should be pruned in the late winter or early spring before it begins to grow in the spring. The flower buds of the Cranesbill should be cut back to only a couple of inches below the previous year's blooms. The stems can be cut down to the ground, but without cutting too much of the foliage as the leaves are essential for photosynthesis. Pruning will help promote healthy regrowth, and should not be done more than once a year.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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