Geranium maderense is
more biennial than perennial but incredibly showy none the less.
This prolific bloomer is all foliage the first year and blossoms the
second, then unfortunately, it dies. The large palmate leaves give a
tropical feel the first season. Geranium maderense is reliable from
seed and in most gardens replacement plants will grow to fill in for this
masterpiece once it has passed. I have grown Geranium
maderense in full sun near the coast and in light shade in inland
gardens. As usual, plants like good soil and regular moisture, but
not too much. Geranium maderense is native the island of Madiera off
Portugal. Plants have survived temperatures down to 25 but have
shown some damage.
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