Geranium 'Ann Folkard' | Ann Folkard Cranesbill
DESCRIPTION
Geranium 'Ann Folkard' is a dynamic, long-blooming perennial, notable for its vivid magenta flowers with dark, contrasting centers. Blooming from late spring through early autumn, this geranium brings months of lively color to garden beds and borders.
Its foliage adds another layer of interest, with chartreuse leaves that take on a golden-green hue as the season progresses, creating a bright backdrop for the bold flowers. ‘Ann Folkard’ is a versatile choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or ground cover, where it gently weaves through neighboring plants. Its vibrant blooms attract pollinators, making it a charming addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium 'Ann Folkard' is a dynamic, long-blooming perennial, notable for its vivid magenta flowers with dark, contrasting centers. Blooming from late spring through early autumn, this geranium brings months of lively color to garden beds and borders.
Its foliage adds another layer of interest, with chartreuse leaves that take on a golden-green hue as the season progresses, creating a bright backdrop for the bold flowers. ‘Ann Folkard’ is a versatile choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or ground cover, where it gently weaves through neighboring plants. Its vibrant blooms attract pollinators, making it a charming addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium 'Ann Folkard' is a dynamic, long-blooming perennial, notable for its vivid magenta flowers with dark, contrasting centers. Blooming from late spring through early autumn, this geranium brings months of lively color to garden beds and borders.
Its foliage adds another layer of interest, with chartreuse leaves that take on a golden-green hue as the season progresses, creating a bright backdrop for the bold flowers. ‘Ann Folkard’ is a versatile choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or ground cover, where it gently weaves through neighboring plants. Its vibrant blooms attract pollinators, making it a charming addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
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Family: Geraniaceae
Height: 12-18 inches tall
Width: 2-3 feet wide
Foliage color: Bright yellow-green, turning golden in fall
Flower color: Magenta-purple with a black center
Bloom time: Early summer to fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; may benefit from occasional trimming to encourage reblooming
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.