Re: Geranium 'Samobar'

I've put three pictures and an expanded version of my original posting
about Geranium phaeum 'Samobor' at:
http://www.grahamrice.com/perennials/samobor.html

I hope this is helpful.

Graham Rice



>> The flowers are the usual shade but the leaves are boldly blotched in
>> maroon. In spring the mounded foliage is very striking, then as the flower
>> stems stretch the leaf markings are retained (see picture).
>
>Wow, reminds me of the zonal geraniums (Pelargonium folks, not the
>true geraniums).
>
>> In my garden, planted in isolation, it seems to seed reasonably true - that
>> is, all the seedlings are blotched but the extent of the blotch varies. The
>> seedlings, of course, should not carry the cultivar name.
>
>How freely does it seed?  What about other G. phaeum cultivars (i.e.
>album)?  I'm really trying to build up my Geranium collection, but
>I don't want them taking over everything.  Somehow I just ALWAYS need
>more space.  :)
>
>Thanks for sharing the picture with us, Graham.  It's true what they
>say, "A picture is worth a thousand words."  In the future, to help
>cut down on list traffic and such, would it be possible to send a URL to
>a web page with the picture instead?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Chris
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