Product Description
Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta' PP32026 (20)ct Flat
Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill
This perennial certainly does have a chocolatey look! This Geranium pratense hybrid has rich, dark bronze leaves and an upright habit, with blue-purple flowers covering the top of the habit, starting in early summer. Compared to older genetics, 'Boom Chocolatta' is more vigorous, and has a very refined habit. Use it as a contrast with green-leaved plants in your sun garden!
Hardy geraniums are wonderful filler plants for any landscape, either residential or commercial. They blend nicely with most other perennials and offer continuous color throughout the summer months.
This species of geranium is easy to grow in almost any type of well-drained soil. It is reported to be more tolerant of alkaline soil than the other species. Plants should be sited in full sun or partial shade for best flowering performance. After blooming, plants can be cut back hard to encourage a flush of new growth and to prevent self-seeding.
This species is able to tolerate short periods of dry soil once it is well-established. It requires minimal care and is generally not bothered by insects or diseases.
Geraniums are generally considered pest free. They require little care once established but may be divided every 3-4 years. If the foliage begins to look raggedy by late summer, simply trim it back. A new flush of foliage will quickly take its place. The common name, Cranesbill, refers to the beak-like shaped seed pod.
Height: 24.0-26.0 Inches
Spread: 28.0-30.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color: Dark Bronze shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring to Midsummer
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:Medium
Border Plant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
