Description
Geranium ‘Summer Skies’ features soft, violet-blue double flowers have distinctive dark veins. Flower centers sometimes whiten to provide an interesting contrast. Blooms all summer atop compact bushy clumps of finely cut gray-green foliage. Delightfully double flowers that do not self-seed therefore reducing maintenance requirements. Wonderful for cottage gardens. Comes to Must Have Perennials from UK breeder Kevin Nicholson.
Uses & Attributes
Middle border, Container, Long blooming, Fragrant foliage
Growing & Marketing Advice
Prefers average well-drained soils. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat better when given ample moisture and partial shade.
Size
- Height: 12-16"/30-41cm
- Spread: 24"/61cm
- Habit: Mounded
Growing
- Light: Sun, Part Shade
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
- RHS (UK) Hardiness Ratings: -28° C/-20° F
Appearance
- Blooming time: Summer
- Flower color: Purple
- Foliage color: Gray, Green