Geranium Johnson's Blue
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color.
Geranium Johnson's Blue offers stunning peacock-blue blooms that last for months, providing continuous color in your garden. This fully hardy perennial is tough enough to withstand harsh weather and is both heat and drought tolerant. Its cup-shaped, 2-inch flowers maximize their vibrant display from midsummer into fall. The neat, compact plants, reaching 15-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, are ideal for borders, edging, or even as ground cover. With finely divided green foliage, it offers elegance before, during, and after its long blooming season.
$18.95
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Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
SKU
395353
/ -PK-
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a striking, rare color for perennial borders
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, weed-suppressing groundcover
- Suburban residents dealing with persistent deer and rabbit damage
Who should skip it
- Minimalist gardeners with small beds or delicate, slow-growing plants
- Low-effort gardeners who dislike mid-season pruning and maintenance
- Homeowners with heavy, clay-based, or poorly draining soil
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous color from midsummer through fall sets a high garden standard.
Environmental Resilience
Tough enough to handle heat, drought, and harsh weather conditions effortlessly.
Maintenance Ease
A trouble-free perennial that thrives with minimal intervention from the gardener.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts butterflies to enhance your garden's natural ecosystem.
Landscape Versatility
Compact habit works perfectly for borders, edging, or dense ground cover.
Foliage Aesthetics
Finely divided green leaves provide elegance even when blooms are absent.
Key Specs
SKU
39535-PK-3
Genus
Geranium
Variety
'Johnson's Blue'
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
Blue, Light Lavender
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Habit
Groundcover
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Features
- Continuous bloom from midsummer to fall
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Tough and hardy perennial
- Attractive to butterflies
- Easy to care for
- Long blooming season
- Compact and spreading habit
- Trouble-free and elegant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of Geranium Johnson's Blue. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy and quickly establish themselves, providing a stunning, true blue color that lasts throughout the season. The vigorous growth and hardiness make this perennial a garden favorite, offering excellent performance year after year. This plant delivers on its promise of vibrant, long lasting color, making it a worthwhile investment for any gardener seeking dependable groundcover.
Know before you buy
These plants thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer loamy, well-drained soil. They are hardy in zones 4 through 8 and require only moderate watering once established.
Since this variety has a spreading habit of 18 to 24 inches, you should space them at least 18 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Yes, 'Johnson's Blue' is a fully hardy perennial. It is designed to withstand the conditions found in hardiness zones 4 through 8.
It is considered a trouble-free, easy-care plant. Once established, its heat and drought tolerance make it a low-maintenance choice for borders or ground cover.
Yes, the vibrant blue flowers are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making it a great addition to a pollinator-friendly garden.
No, this variety is not considered deer resistant. If you have a high deer population in your area, you may want to protect these plants with fencing or repellent.
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