Dragon Heart Geranium
Dragon Heart Geranium (Geranium 'Dragon Heart')
Dragon Heart Geranium (Geranium 'Dragon Heart') is a vigorous, sprawling perennial known for its large, deep magenta flowers with dark purple centers. This long-blooming variety offers exceptional color from early summer through frost, making it a standout choice for borders, ground cover, and pollinator gardens.
Distinctive Features
Dragon Heart is admired for its enormous, vibrant flowers that measure up to 2 inches across, significantly larger than most hardy geraniums. The trailing, mounding habit makes it an excellent filler in mixed plantings.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
- Water: Moderate moisture; drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8, making it highly adaptable.
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders: Provides long-lasting color and texture.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Ground Cover: Spreads gracefully, suppressing weeds.
- Containers: Cascades beautifully over the edges of pots.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a bold floral display.
Low Maintenance Care
Dragon Heart Geranium is a hardy, easy-to-grow perennial requiring little upkeep.
- Watering: Prefers moderate moisture but can handle dry conditions once established.
- Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth.
- Fertilizing: Light feeding in spring enhances vigor.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Generally unpalatable to browsing animals.
Why Choose Dragon Heart?
This tough, floriferous perennial delivers bold color, long-lasting blooms, and excellent ground coverage.
- Large Magenta Flowers: Bigger blooms than most geraniums.
- Long Bloom Season: Provides continuous color from summer to frost.
- Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in dry conditions once established.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees and butterflies.
For a vigorous, easy-care perennial with massive magenta flowers, Dragon Heart Geranium (Geranium 'Dragon Heart') is an exceptional choice.
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