Geranium 'Raven' is a captivating hardy perennial that brings dramatic elegance to any landscape design. With its striking near-black blooms contrasting against lush green foliage, this dusky cranesbill creates a sophisticated focal point in gardens and containers alike. A seedling of 'Lily Lovell', this exceptional variety offers early, abundant flowering and remarkable versatility for professional landscapers and garden centers.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
This exceptional geranium variety offers numerous advantages for your commercial projects and retail offerings:
- Dramatic 1-inch blooms that appear nearly black from a distance, revealing subtle blue and deep red undertones with a distinctive white eye upon closer inspection
- Extended blooming period from mid-spring through late summer, providing long-lasting visual interest
- Compact growth habit, reaching 18-24 inches in both height and width
- Dense mound of large, lobed, soft green foliage that maintains attractive appearance throughout the growing season
- Excellent resistance to common garden pests including slugs and rabbits
- Attracts beneficial pollinators like butterflies and bees, enhancing garden biodiversity
Geranium 'Raven' thrives in diverse garden settings, from borders and rock gardens to container arrangements, making it a versatile addition to your plant inventory.
Planting and Growing Information
Geranium 'Raven' performs beautifully in USDA hardiness zones 4-8, adapting to various light conditions from full sun to partial shade. Plant in moist, well-drained soil for optimal growth, spacing plants 18-24 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread. This low-maintenance perennial requires minimal care once established, with optional deadheading to encourage continuous blooming. Its deer-resistant nature makes it particularly valuable for landscapes in areas with high deer populations.
Order Your Wholesale Supply Today
Enhance your inventory with Geranium 'Raven' bare root plants, available in convenient packages of 25. These premium quality plants are perfect for landscape contractors, garden centers, and professional designers seeking distinctive perennials that combine dramatic coloration with reliable performance. Our wholesale program offers competitive pricing and consistent quality, backed by DeVroomen's nearly century-long commitment to excellence in the bulb and perennial industry. Contact our sales team to secure your stock for spring shipping.
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EAN code6510
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height18" / 45 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeEarly Summer - Fall
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesDeer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring