Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta' is a striking cultivar of the Meadow Cranesbill, prized for its unusual, rich bronze foliage and delicate lavender-blue flowers. This eye-catching perennial grows 18-24 inches tall and wide, forming a bushy, well-branched clump in the garden. The standout feature of 'Boom Chocolatta' is its deeply lobed, almost black-colored leaves that emerge in spring and retain their striking hue throughout the growing season. In early to mid-summer, the dark foliage provides a dramatic backdrop for the plant's cup-shaped, lavender-blue blooms. Each flower displays delicate purple veining and a small white center. This Geranium pratense cultivar prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a reliable choice for borders, beds, and mixed containers. Regular deadheading will prolong the bloom time, while light pruning in spring can help maintain the compact, mounded habit. With its unique, almost black foliage and soft lavender flowers, Geranium pratense 'Boom Chocolatta' offers striking visual interest in the garden. Its compact, bushy growth makes it a versatile selection for adding bold, textural contrast to perennial plantings.
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Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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