Geranium x ‘Dark Eyes’
Dark Eyes Hardy Geranium is a dramatic perennial with vibrant purple flowers, nearly black centers, and striking dark veining. From late spring through late summer, the colorful blooms rise on slender stems above attractive foliage, creating a bold display with plenty of contrast.
Its purple-bronze foliage darkens in strong summer sunlight, adding season-long interest even between flowering periods. With a naturally mounded, spreading habit, Dark Eyes is an excellent choice for borders, pathways, small garden spaces, containers, and group plantings where its rich coloring can make an impact.
Plant Details:
- Height: 18–20 in
- Width: 18–24 in
- Shape: Mounded, spreading
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Foliage: Green to Purple-Bronze
- Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Why you’ll love it:
- Vibrant Purple Flowers: Richly colored blooms provide beautiful contrast throughout the garden.
- Dramatic Dark Centers: Nearly black eyes and pronounced veining give each flower a distinctive appearance.
- Purple-Bronze Foliage: Attractive leaves deepen in color with strong summer sunlight.
- Extended Flowering: Blooms heavily beginning in late spring with additional flowers appearing through late summer.
- Mounded, Spreading Habit: Creates a lush display without becoming overly tall.
- Versatile Garden Accent: Excellent for containers, borders, pathways, small gardens, and group plantings.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while becoming established and during prolonged periods of hot, dry weather. Strong sunlight helps bring out the darker tones in the foliage. Lightly trim plants after flowering, or whenever growth becomes untidy, to encourage fresh foliage and maintain a compact appearance.
With its vibrant purple flowers, nearly black centers, and rich purple-bronze foliage, Dark Eyes Hardy Geranium brings a dramatic twist to the easy-care perennial garden.