
Wild Geranium 'Espresso'
Geranium Maculatum Espresso
A robust and striking native perennial, 'Espresso' Wild Geranium offers unique bronze foliage and charming lavender-pink blooms.
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About this plant
The Wild Geranium 'Espresso' (Geranium maculatum 'Espresso') stands out with its distinctive, deeply lobed leaves that emerge a rich chocolate-bronze, gradually maturing to a stunning olive-green. This captivating foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the delicate, cup-shaped, lavender-pink flowers that appear in late spring to early summer, attracting a host of beneficial pollinators. Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or mass plantings, 'Espresso' adds a touch of refined elegance and seasonal interest with minimal fuss.
Care & maintenance
Generally low-maintenance, 'Espresso' Geranium thrives in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming, and prune back old foliage in late winter or early spring for fresh new growth.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 1.5-2 feet
- Mature width
- 1-1.5 feet
- Sun
- Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium