25 Himalayan Cranesbill Geranium Seeds – Purple Hardy Perennial Flowers for Garden

Himalayan Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium himalayense) is a hardy perennial prized for its deeply lobed foliage and vibrant purple-blue flowers. This low-growing geranium forms a dense mound of green leaves that turns reddish in autumn, providing multi-season interest. It is an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, ground cover, and woodland gardens, attracting pollinators and resisting deer.

Easy to grow from seed, Himalayan Cranesbill is a reliable performer in temperate climates, tolerating a range of soil conditions and requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Plant Features

• Produces cup-shaped, violet-blue flowers with darker veins in late spring to early summer
• Foliage is deeply divided and aromatic, turning red in fall
• Low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for ground cover and edging
• Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant
• Hardy perennial in USDA zones 4-8

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Geranium himalayense
• Plant Type: Hardy perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Low mounding, spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall. Lightly cover seeds with soil, as they need darkness to germinate. Keep the seed tray at 65-70°F (18-21°C) and maintain consistent moisture. Germination typically occurs in 14-28 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and harden off before planting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Choose a location with well-drained soil and partial shade in hot climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Himalayan Cranesbill is drought-tolerant and requires little care. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and cut back foliage in late fall to promote healthy new growth in spring.

What's Included

25 Himalayan Cranesbill Geranium seeds.