Geranium Victor Reiter Jr.

Victor Rieter Jr. Geranium

Geranium ‘Victor Reiter Jr.’ — commonly called Victor Reiter Jr. Cranesbill — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its vivid magenta-purple flowers and tidy, mounding habit. It forms a dense cushion of finely cut green foliage that creates a soft, textured appearance and often develops attractive red tones in fall. From late spring through summer, it produces abundant, cup-shaped blooms in bright magenta-purple, often accented with darker veining, providing bold color in sunny borders.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 8–12 in

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in average to lean conditions
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, mounding perennial with a tidy habit
Bright magenta-purple flowers provide strong color
Attractive finely cut foliage with seasonal interest
Excellent for borders, edging, rock gardens, and containers
Performs well in sunny, well-drained sites

Maintenance:
Shear lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth and possible rebloom
Divide occasionally to maintain vigor
Very low maintenance and long-lived

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

Medium Purple

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No