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Blue Geranium ID

B3B3 Posts: 27,505
I have an old geranium and I'm going bonkers trying to remember the name of it.
It's hardy, intense blue, mound forming. Only flowers once a year for about a month. I remember finding its surname slightly amusing.
In London. Keen but lazy.

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  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    I've got lots of that one - G. Magnificum!
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    @Buttercupdays That's the one - rather a grandiose name.
    Thanks too @AnniD.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    It is rather magnificent when the sun illuminates the petals - such a lovely blue :)
  • WAMSWAMS Posts: 1,960
    Thanks for the link, @AnniD. Some beauties there.
  • PoppypussPoppypuss Posts: 143
    @B3 That looks lovely! Does yours self seed everywhere or is it relatively well behaved? I'm currently getting rid of a self seeding menace but want to replace with other shade lovers  in blue and / or white. Thanks for the link @AnniD, some lovely ones there.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    @Poppypuss. No they don't self seed but they are really easy to divide or break a bit off the edge and plant.  Mine are in full sun dry clay. I don't think they're the type that do well in shade.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • PoppypussPoppypuss Posts: 143
    B3 said:
    @Poppypuss. No they don't self seed but they are really easy to divide or break a bit off the edge and plant.  Mine are in full sun dry clay. I don't think they're the type that do well in shade.
    Ah ok I think that’s probably true if most blue ones but I’ve spotted some white ones which may be fine for me. Thanks
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    There are many more happy in shade. I don't know about the colour.  If you fancy a blast of deep blue for a few weeks in the summer.  This is the one for you. @Poppypuss
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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