Geranium pratense Stormy Night

Common Name:
Meadow Cranesbill 'Stormy Night'

Description:
Geranium pratense 'Stormy Night' is a striking perennial known for its deep chocolate-bronze foliage and contrasting purplish-mauve flowers with white centers. Blooming during the summer months, this cultivar adds a dramatic touch to garden beds and borders. It thrives in sunny, open positions with well-drained soil, making it suitable for Melbourne's climate. The plant forms clumps approximately 40–60 cm in height, creating a compact and bushy appearance. 'Stormy Night' is appreciated for its ornamental value and its ability to attract pollinators. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Width: Approximately 40–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Purplish-Mauve with White Centers

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Attracts Pollinators
• Ornamental Foliage
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Catmint (Nepeta spp.)
• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)