Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Geranium x oxonianum 'Julie Brennan'
Julie Brennan Cranesbill
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Height
- 28 to 39 inches
- Width
- 20 to 39 inches
- Flower color
- Mauve-pink with pronounced purple veining; petals are narrow and notched
- Foliage color
- Rich green, lobed, and toothed leaves
- Bloom time
- Early summer through early autumn
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; minimal care required
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
About this plant
Geranium x oxonianum 'Julie Brennan' is a hybrid perennial geranium with large, mid-pink flowers with slightly toothed margins and pronounced deep-purple veining, creating an intricate pattern on each petal. The blooms emerge prolifically from late spring through summer, providing continuous color during the growing season.
The deeply lobed, bright green leaves form a lush backdrop that enhances the plant's overall appeal. With its dense growth habit, it fills in garden spaces nicely, creating a full and textured look. 'Julie Brennan' adapts well to different garden settings, making it a reliable choice for adding color and foliage throughout the season.
Works well in
Cottage Gardens · Borders · Pathways & Walkways · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Lamb’s ears · Daylilies · Shrub roses · Lavender · Skimmia
Design tip
Use this vigorous cranesbill to weave broad drifts through mixed borders, filling open spaces between larger perennials with continuous color. Pair rounded foliage with upright flowering accents and evergreen structure to create balanced layers that remain attractive throughout the growing season.
