Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Geranium 'Ann Folkard'
Ann Folkard Cranesbill
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches tall
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet wide
- Flower color
- Magenta-purple with a black center
- Foliage color
- Bright yellow-green, turning golden in fall
- Bloom time
- Early summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; may benefit from occasional trimming to encourage reblooming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Cottage Gardens · Borders · Pathways & Walkways · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Coral bells · Daylilies · Shrub roses · Lavender · Ornamental grasses
Design tip
Allow this free-flowing plant to weave naturally between upright companions, softening edges and connecting separate planting groups. Repeat colorful drifts through sunny borders to create movement while contrasting foliage forms keep the display balanced from late spring into autumn.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
