Geranium - Galaxy Purple

Geranium - Galaxy Purple is a striking annual plant prized for its vibrant purple blooms and lush green foliage, making it an excellent choice for adding bold color to gardens, borders, and patio containers. This vigorous geranium variety is celebrated for its large, long-lasting flowers that attract pollinators and create eye-catching displays throughout the growing season. The Galaxy Purple geranium thrives in both full sun and partial shade, offering gardeners versatility and reliable performance, even in cooler climates. With its robust growth habit and low-maintenance needs, this geranium is ideal for busy gardeners seeking continuous color and resilient plants for their outdoor spaces. Its adaptability and showy blossoms make it a favorite for window boxes, hanging baskets, and mass plantings, ensuring your landscape remains lively and beautiful from spring through fall.

Key Features

Produces vibrant purple blooms that last throughout the season. Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies to your garden. Grows vigorously with lush green foliage for full, healthy containers. Performs well in both garden beds and patio planters for versatile use. Low-maintenance and resilient, ideal for busy gardeners seeking easy care. Suitable for Zone 3b, providing reliable color in cooler climates.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements: Prefers full sun for at least 6 hours daily but tolerates partial shade.

2. Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering by ensuring excess moisture can drain.

3. Soil Type: Thrives in well-draining loamy soil. Amend soil with compost for best results.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy to Zone 3b; can tolerate temperatures down to -34°C. Protect from frost in early spring.

5. Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season for continuous blooms.

6. Pruning & Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage new flowers and maintain a tidy appearance.

7. Special Notes: Toxic to pets if ingested. Bring indoors or provide protection if extended cold snaps are expected.