Boom Chocolatta
Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 28-30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, average soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Dark bronze/purple |
| Bloom | Blue-purple |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Coreopsis, Echinacea, Salvia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead for continued bloom.
Maintenance
Shear back if foliage becomes untidy.
Cleanup
Cut back to basal growth in late fall.
Notes
Hardy geranium known for striking dark foliage and blue flowers.