Geranium Pratense, also known as Meadow Cranesbill, is a striking heirloom flower admired for its vibrant and long-lasting blooms. Perfect for adding color to borders, beds, and cottage-style gardens, this hardy variety thrives in a range of conditions. Its bright flowers attract pollinators and create a lively, colorful display throughout the growing season.
Features:
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Heirloom Geranium Pratense variety
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Produces bright, long-lasting blooms
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Ideal for borders, beds, and cottage gardens
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Hardy and low-maintenance perennial
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Attracts pollinators to the garden
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Height: 18–24 inches
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Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
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Zones: USDA hardiness zones 3–8
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Planting Season: Spring or early fall
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep consistently moist. Germination may take 14–21 days.
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing 12–18 inches apart.
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Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in prepared soil in spring or early fall.
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Care Tips: Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and healthy growth.
