Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a fantastic cranesbill geranium, bearing masses of large, dark-veined, lavender-blue flowers that fade to pearl grey as they mature. It's an informal-looking, slightly sprawling plant that looks best when allowed to spread – it's an excellent choice for groundcover. Perfect for a cottage garden or informal border, it works well with old fashioned roses. Its blooms are a magnet for bees. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Cut plants back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Plant calendar

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Take cuttingsyes
Pruneyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Geranium ‘Johnson's blue’ and wildlife

Geranium ‘Johnson's blue’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Geranium ‘Johnson's blue’ poisonous?

Geranium ‘Johnson's blue’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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