{"product_id":"25-philippe-vapelle-geranium-seeds-hardy-perennial-with-purple-violet-blooms","title":"25 Philippe Vapelle Geranium Seeds - Hardy Perennial with Purple-Violet Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilippe Vapelle Geranium is a hardy perennial known for its striking purple-violet blooms that add long-lasting color to garden borders and pollinator gardens. This versatile plant forms neat mounds of fragrant, deeply lobed foliage that turn attractive shades in autumn, providing multi-season interest. Its abundant flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and low-maintenance, Philippe Vapelle Geranium thrives in a range of garden settings, from cottage gardens to rock gardens and container plantings. It naturalizes well when happy, gradually spreading to create a beautiful ground cover or edging plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces abundant purple-violet flowers over a long bloom season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, deeply cut foliage that adds texture and turns colorful in fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and rabbit resistant for low-maintenance gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geranium spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, average to fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming, mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 65-70°F and keep the soil consistently moist. Germination typically occurs in 14-21 days. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and harden them off before moving outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Philippe Vapelle Geranium is relatively drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to ground level to promote healthy new growth in spring. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Philippe Vapelle Geranium seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776107413814,"sku":"FOLIA-039","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7337028584_cvs4.jpg?v=1792467615","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-philippe-vapelle-geranium-seeds-hardy-perennial-with-purple-violet-blooms","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}