Geranium × magnificum

Geranium × magnificum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Geranium
Species: G. × magnificum
Binomial name
Geranium × magnificum

Geranium × magnificum (purple cranesbill) is a species of hardy flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Geranium, Geraniaceae family. It is the result of hybridisation between Geranium platypetalum and Geranium ibericum. It has lobed leaves with violet-blue flowers in summer. It is suitable for cultivation in temperate regions.[1] This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]

  1. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  2. "RHS Plant Selector - Geranium × magnificum". Retrieved 17 July 2013.


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