Geranium 'Crystal Lake'
Best low-maintenance groundcover for gardeners seeking long-lasting, deer-resistant seasonal color.
Discover the exceptional beauty of Geranium 'Crystal Lake,' a charming perennial groundcover known for its repeat flowering strength. This variety forms a lush cover with showy green, maple-like foliage held in horizontal tiers. It produces eye-catching blooms, about 1.5 inches across, featuring a pale purple base with striking dark blue veining and spots around the eye. Flowering begins in midsummer and reappears in waves well into autumn. Deer tend to avoid this plant due to the pleasant woodsy aroma of its foliage, making it an excellent companion for roses and hostas. It spreads to cover 2 feet or more, meandering gracefully in garden beds or containers.
$16.95
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Category Rank
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
SKU
27191
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent color throughout the warmer months
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant landscape additions
- Landscapers needing versatile plants for borders and rock gardens
Who should skip it
- Minimalists worried about plants overtaking smaller garden neighbors
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching summer heat
- Gardeners who prefer plants that remain pristine without seasonal shearing
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Repeat flowering from midsummer through autumn provides exceptional seasonal color consistency.
Pest Resistance
Woodsy foliage aroma effectively deters deer from grazing in your garden.
Establishment Speed
Reliable first-year blooms allow for immediate impact in new garden beds.
Groundcover Utility
Spreading habit creates a lush, weed-suppressing carpet for landscape layering.
Visual Texture
Maple-like leaves arranged in horizontal tiers add sophisticated architectural interest.
Companion Compatibility
Non-aggressive growth makes this an ideal partner for roses and hostas.
Key Specs
SKU
27191
Genus
Geranium
Species
wallichianum
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
19 in
Mature Width
15 in
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Features
- Repeat flowering strength throughout the season
- Unique blue and purple blooms with dark veining
- Handsome, lobed foliage held in horizontal tiers
- Deer resistant due to foliage aroma
- Long bloomers, flowering from midsummer into late fall
- Blooms the first year
- Spreading habit that plays well with neighboring plants
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliable performance of the Geranium 'Crystal Lake'. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust nature and its ability to thrive, even in challenging conditions. The unique, clear blue blooms are a major draw, delivering the advertised color fidelity that many gardeners seek. While some mention the initial size upon arrival, the plant quickly establishes itself, offering long lasting color and proving its worth as a dependable garden staple.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for its vigor and will produce its distinctive blue and purple blooms within the first growing season.
Unlike many perennials that bloom once, 'Crystal Lake' produces waves of flowers starting in midsummer and continuing consistently through late autumn.
Yes, deer typically avoid this geranium because of the pleasant, woodsy aroma released by its foliage, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to browsing.
This plant performs best in full sun. Ensure it is placed in an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to support its repeat flowering habit.
With a mature width of about 15 inches, it acts as a graceful groundcover. Its habit is spreading but manageable, making it an excellent companion for roses and hostas without aggressively crowding them out.
Bareroot plants arrive without soil around the roots, which is a standard and healthy way to ship dormant perennials. Once planted in the ground, they quickly establish themselves and begin active growth.
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