Selected as the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. This is one of the best recent Cranesbill introductions, excellent for long-season display and leagues better than older garden forms such as ‘Johnson’s Blue'. It forms a midsized mound of deeply-cut green leaves, bearing loose clusters of bright violet-purple cup-shaped flowers starting in early summer. Flowering can continue for weeks or months, particularly in regions with cool summers. Performs well towards the front of a border, also excellent for massing or in mixed containers. Prune back by half to rejuvenate, if flowering lags during hot weather: this is very seldom required with this free blooming selection, however. Often gives good bronzy fall colour USDA Zones: 4 - 9 Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Average or Moist Care Level Easy Flower Colour Mauve/Lilac Purple Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Edging Rabbit Resistant Ground Cover Massed Woodland Flower Head Size Small Height 30-50 cm 12-20 inches Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches Foot Traffic None Growth Rate Medium
