Geranium (Hardy Geranium)
Color Name: Boom Chocolatta
This perennial certainly does have a chocolatey look! This geranium has rich, dark bronze leaves and an upright habit, with blue-purple flowers covering the top of the habit, starting in early summer. Compared to older genetics, 'Boom Chocolatta' is more vigorous, and has a very refined habit. Use it as a contrast with green-leafed plants in your sun garden! Hardy geraniums are wonderful filler plants for any landscape. They blend nicely with most other perennials and offer continuous color throughout the summer months.
Growing Tips: This species of geranium is easy to grow in almost any type of well-drained soil. It is reported to be more tolerant of alkaline soil than the other species. Plants should be sited in full sun or partial shade for best flowering performance. After blooming, plants can be cut back hard to encourage a flush of new growth and to prevent self-seeding. This species is able to tolerate short periods of dry soil once it is well-established. It requires minimal care and is generally not bothered by insects or diseases.
This perennial certainly does have a chocolatey look! This geranium has rich, dark bronze leaves and an upright habit, with blue-purple flowers covering the top of the habit, starting in early summer. Compared to older genetics, 'Boom Chocolatta' is more vigorous, and has a very refined habit. Use it as a contrast with green-leafed plants in your sun garden! Hardy geraniums are wonderful filler plants for any landscape. They blend nicely with most other perennials and offer continuous color throughout the summer months.
Growing Tips: This species of geranium is easy to grow in almost any type of well-drained soil. It is reported to be more tolerant of alkaline soil than the other species. Plants should be sited in full sun or partial shade for best flowering performance. After blooming, plants can be cut back hard to encourage a flush of new growth and to prevent self-seeding. This species is able to tolerate short periods of dry soil once it is well-established. It requires minimal care and is generally not bothered by insects or diseases.
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Flower Color: Purple / Blue shades Foliage Color: Chocolate Shades
Height: 24 to 26 Inches Spread: 28 to 30 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: All Summer
Foliage Season: All season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Characteristics |
• Easy to Grow • Drought Tolerant • Border |
Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
