Geranium - Johnsons Blue

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Geranium - Johnsons Blue

The Geranium ‘Johnson's Blue’, Geranium x 'Johnson's Blue', has rich sky-blue flowers that fade to pear gray as they mature, blooming from June till August. Thy Royal Horticultural Society gave a prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM) to ‘Johnson’s Blue’, and one can see why. With its beautiful dark green foliage, it has a plant width of 23-27” and a height of 18”. ‘Johnson's Blue’ needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall. ‘Johnson's Blue’ Geranium, being drought tolerant, needs a full sun area with some shade in the afternoon. For best results, plant in a dry to moist area in a well-drained site. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. A great plant for a beginner gardener. ... find out more

 

Hosta - Tokudama It has greenish yellow puckered leaves with variable blue-green margins. The white flowers of this hosta appear in mid summer on 18 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Tokudama Aureonebulosa is no exception. Tokudama Aureonebulosa will handle partial sun or shade and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Geranium - Johnsons Blue