Geranium x 'Midnight Reiter'
Meadow Cranesbill
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Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Midnight Reiter') - Description
Violet-blue flowers contrast wonderfully above dark purple-maroon, deeply divided foliage. Due to its minuscule size, this is a choice geranium for up close viewing in rock gardens and edgings of borders. Fantastic shade groundcover that will be a true highlight in any garden. Give 'Midnight Reiter' a hard trimming or even mowing after flowering to reinvigorate its foliage. Only other maintenance to speak of is to divide the plants every 3 to 4 years.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Midnight Reiter') - Blooming
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Midnight Reiter') - Growth
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Midnight Reiter') - Planting
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Midnight Reiter') - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Midnight Reiter') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
