LA VETA LACE Geranium
Geranium magniflorum 'P013S'
LA VETA LACE Geranium (Geranium magniflorum 'P013S') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to partial shade. Lace-leaved cranesbill from South African Drakensberg; deep purple-blue saucer flowers.
Plant Select®low to medium water8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Geranium magniflorum 'P013S'
- Variety / cultivar
- LA VETA LACE
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~13–18 in apart
- Bloom length
- 2–3 weeks
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–8
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade.
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- blue, purple
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is LA VETA LACE Geranium good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, LA VETA LACE Geranium is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does LA VETA LACE Geranium get?
- It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How far apart do I plant LA VETA LACE Geranium?
- Space LA VETA LACE Geranium about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.
- Is LA VETA LACE Geranium hardy on the Front Range?
- LA VETA LACE Geranium is hardy in USDA 4–8. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does LA VETA LACE Geranium need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is LA VETA LACE Geranium native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is LA VETA LACE Geranium deer-resistant?
- LA VETA LACE Geranium is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
- How long does LA VETA LACE Geranium bloom?
- LA VETA LACE Geranium blooms for about two to three weeks on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
