25 Ann Folkard Geranium Seeds - Hardy Perennial Magenta Cranesbill

Ann Folkard Geranium is a beloved hardy perennial known for its vibrant magenta-pink flowers and long blooming season. This vigorous cranesbill variety adds a splash of color to borders, rock gardens, and containers, attracting pollinators and providing reliable performance year after year.

With its deeply cut foliage and trailing habit, Ann Folkard Geranium is perfect for cascading over walls or filling gaps in perennial beds. Its extended bloom time from late spring to early fall ensures continuous garden interest.

Plant Features

• Vibrant magenta-pink flowers with dark veins
• Long blooming period from late spring to early fall
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Deer resistant and low maintenance
• Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Geranium 'Ann Folkard'
• Plant Type: Hardy perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming with trailing stems
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Ann Folkard Geranium seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination can be slow and uneven, taking 30-90 days. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded location. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Ann Folkard Geranium is relatively drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage after it dies down to promote healthy spring growth.

What's Included

25 Ann Folkard Geranium seeds.