Geranium 'Blushing Turtle'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, pest-resistant color.
Geranium 'Blushing Turtle' is a captivating perennial celebrated for its extended bloom period, offering orchid-pink flowers with deep reddish-purple veins from midsummer into fall. This hardy cranesbill features deeply lobed foliage and a slow-spreading habit, making it ideal for beds, borders, containers, or as a groundcover. It thrives in full sun to part shade and is remarkably low-maintenance, boasting resistance to deer, rabbits, and mildew. Once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance, adding to its appeal for gardeners seeking beauty with minimal fuss.
$28.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1072
/ 2693
#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
SKU
28906
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting floral color throughout the summer
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance weed suppression
- Beginners looking for resilient, adaptable landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners maintaining delicate, slow-growing plant collections
- Perfectionists wanting pristine foliage during peak summer heat
- Budget-conscious shoppers prioritizing common, affordable nursery stock
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from midsummer through autumn.
Maintenance Effort
Low-fuss perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once properly established.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits while staying clear of common mildew.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or as a functional groundcover.
Environmental Resilience
Strong drought tolerance makes this a dependable choice for varied climates.
Pollinator Appeal
Attractive blooms serve as a reliable nectar source for local butterflies.
Key Specs
SKU
28906
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Soil Type
Loamy
Features
- Blooms continuously midsummer to fall
- Attracts beneficial butterflies
- Resists deer and rabbits
- Resistant to common mildew issues
- Tolerates drought once established
- Versatile for beds, borders, containers
- Low maintenance care requirements
- Features attractive, lobed foliage
What customers say
Customers are consistently impressed with the exceptional quality of the Geranium 'Blushing Turtle' upon arrival, highlighting healthy roots and robust foliage. Its reliable performance is a key delight, as this variety establishes quickly and provides a long season of unique, soft pink blooms that stand out. Despite some initial size observations, the plant's vigorous growth and hardiness quickly prove its strong value as a dependable, long term perennial investment. This plant offers excellent reliability and enduring beauty for any garden.
Know before you buy
This variety is prized for its extended flowering season, producing orchid-pink blooms continuously from midsummer all the way through the fall.
Geranium 'Blushing Turtle' is hardy in zones 5 through 8. If you live within these regions, it is well-suited to withstand your local winter temperatures.
Yes, this variety is known for being unpalatable to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are frequent visitors.
It is quite versatile and performs well in containers, beds, or borders. Just ensure your pot has good drainage and enough space to accommodate its mature width of 3 feet.
It is a low-maintenance plant that is resistant to mildew and drought-tolerant once established. Aside from initial watering to help it settle in, it requires very little fuss to thrive.
This geranium is flexible and will thrive in either full sun or part shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help keep the foliage looking its best.
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