Geranium pratense ex (Victor Reiter Group) ‘Purple Heron’

Seed Packet order reference: 708 (Internal HPS Number M09184)

RHS Number and Name Designation (if any): 166972 - accepted name

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Notes: Deep violet flrs, dark black-burgundy lvs, compact habit, Jun–Jul

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