25 Taff's Jester Geranium Seeds – Hardy Purple Cranesbill Perennial

Taff's Jester Geranium is a distinctive hardy geranium prized for its striking foliage and long-lasting purple blooms. The deeply lobed leaves emerge in shades of gold, bronze, and green, creating a colorful tapestry in the garden even when the plant is not in flower. In late spring and summer, masses of vivid purple, saucer-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators.

This versatile perennial works beautifully in borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens, and containers. Its low-growing, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for edging pathways or filling gaps between shrubs. Taff's Jester is a reliable, easy-to-grow cranesbill that returns year after year, offering both ornamental foliage and charming blooms.

Plant Features

• Striking gold, bronze, and green foliage that adds season-long color
• Abundant purple flowers with darker veining in late spring to summer
• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
• Low-maintenance, clump-forming perennial that naturalizes well
• Deer-resistant and tolerant of a range of garden conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Geranium 'Taff's Jester'
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Medium; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, mounding clump
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Bloom Season: Late spring to midsummer
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Taff's Jester Geranium seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Press seeds lightly into the surface of a moist, well-draining seed-starting mix; do not cover completely, as light aids germination. Maintain a temperature of 65-70°F and keep the medium consistently moist. Germination typically occurs in 14-28 days. Once seedlings have several true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant into the garden.

Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish a deep root system. Once established, Taff's Jester is relatively drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, and cut back foliage in late autumn or early spring to promote fresh growth. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

25 Taff's Jester Geranium seeds.