25 Whiteleaf Geranium Seeds – Purple Cranesbill Perennial Hardy Garden Flower

Whiteleaf Geranium, also known as Purple Cranesbill, is a hardy perennial prized for its soft, gray-green foliage and delicate purple-pink flowers. This low-growing geranium adds a charming, natural look to borders, rock gardens, and woodland plantings. Its long bloom season and easy-going nature make it a favorite for gardeners seeking reliable color with minimal fuss.

Native to the Mediterranean region, Whiteleaf Geranium thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It attracts pollinators and is deer resistant, making it a practical choice for low-maintenance landscapes. Whether used as a ground cover or edging plant, it brings texture and color to any garden setting.

Plant Features

• Hardy perennial with soft, aromatic gray-green leaves
• Produces small purple-pink flowers over a long season
• Low-growing, spreading habit ideal for borders and rock gardens
• Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant
• Tolerates drought once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Geranium renardii
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 6-12 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged at around 65-70°F. Germination typically occurs in 14-30 days. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant outdoors after hardening off, spacing 12-18 inches apart.

Whiteleaf Geranium prefers well-drained soil and tolerates drought once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots develop. In subsequent years, water only during extended dry periods. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor.

What's Included

25 Whiteleaf Geranium seeds (Geranium renardii).