Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’ – A Vigorous Beauty with Bold Violet Blooms
Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’ is a standout perennial that brings both vibrant colour and reliable performance to the garden. Known for its stunning deep violet flowers and tidy growth habit, this hardy geranium blooms profusely from late spring to early summer, filling your borders with rich, jewel-toned hues. Its compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for creating ground cover, edging borders, or adding a splash of colour to containers. As a bonus, ‘Vision Violet’ offers excellent resistance to drought and poor soil, making it both beautiful and low-maintenance.
Why Grow Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’?
Vibrant Violet Blooms – Deep violet flowers with a delicate, slightly translucent quality add striking colour to any garden.
Compact & Low-Growing – Its neat, mounding habit makes it perfect for ground cover, filling gaps, or edging borders without becoming invasive.
Long-Flowering – Enjoys an extended blooming period from late spring into summer, providing months of vibrant colour.
Pollinator-Friendly – Loved by bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens.
Tough & Drought-Tolerant – Tolerates a variety of soil types, including poor and dry conditions, and is very low-maintenance once established.
Where to Site Your Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’
‘Vision Violet’ thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it versatile for a wide range of garden settings. It's perfect for planting in front of borders, under shrubs, in rock gardens, or as ground cover for sloping areas. It also does beautifully in containers or hanging baskets, where its vibrant flowers can spill over the edges.
How to Grow and Care for Your Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’
Soil – Prefers well-drained soil but adapts well to poor or dry conditions, making it perfect for less fertile or drought-prone gardens.
Light – Grows best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade, though flowering may be reduced in shadier spots.
Watering – Water regularly when newly planted, but once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal attention.
Maintenance:
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Deadhead Regularly – Remove spent flowers to encourage a longer blooming period.
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Cut Back After Flowering – Prune back after blooming to refresh the foliage and encourage potential rebloom later in the season.
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Divide Every Few Years – Divide clumps in early spring or autumn to maintain vigour and avoid overcrowding.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’ pairs beautifully with other colourful perennials like Echinacea, Achillea, Salvia, and Lavender, creating a striking contrast with their warmer tones. It also looks lovely alongside ornamental grasses such as Panicum and Festuca, offering texture and movement to your planting scheme.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
