Geranium Purple Ghost

GEPG Cranesbill

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Perfect for a Moon Garden
Finely-cut, purple-bronzed foliage provides contrast and texture especially in a bed of classic sea-of-green foliage plants. White flowers with delicate purple rays add a striking ghostly presence in early summer. Perfect for a moon garden. Cranesbill Geraniums are long-lived, trouble-free and easy to grow. Ideal border perennials, often used in massed plantings. G. Purple Ghost retains a lovely mound-shaped, compact habit. Butterflies and bees adore the nectar-rich flowers. Extremely tough and adaptable.

Minus icon Plant Type Perennials

Minus icon Height Short 16"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 18" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Late Summer

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Minus icon Growing Zones 4-8

Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Acidic

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Long-Blooming
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • OK in Containers

Botanical Name

Geranium pratense 'Purple Ghost'

Geranium General Information

Perennial Geranium are always a favorite for its excellent mounding habit and late spring to summer bloom time. Lovely foliage complements the flowers well. Many of the flowers exhibit interesting veining.

Geranium Plant Care

Prefers compost-enriched soil that stays moist. Snip off spent flowering stems at the base or shear tops back to new growth to stimulate rebloom and freshen foliage. Generally does not need division but can be divided in spring or fall if desired.

Minus icon All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October