Cranesbill Geranium
Zone 5 - 8
Guaranteed to add some zip to your garden. Bright lemon-lime foliage set with purple-pink, saucer-shaped flowers with black centres and veins. A plant of fabulous contrast. Long flowering from mid-summer until fall. Easy to grow in sun to part shade, in any good garden soil. Foliage will mature to mid-green in the summer. Trailing habit. HEIGHT: 40-60 cm SPREAD: 60-70 cm
General Information Cranesbill GeraniumsThese hardy, perennial Geraniums are not to be confused with the common bedding geraniums which are more properly called Pelargonium. Cranesbill Geraniums are hardy, long-lived, long-flowering and generally very easy-to-grow perennials. These are tough, low maintenance plants, free from pests and disease. There are quite a large variety of Cranesbills available -- something for virtually every garden situation including deep shade. Some of the most popular in recent years are the smaller varieties which are less than 12" high. They are perfect for a smaller garden, the rockery or even in a container. If you are developing a balcony garden these little gems are perfect. There are also many mid-sized to large varieties, very suitable for the border. Some varieties such as Geranium sanguineum can even be used as a groundcover. No matter which varieties you may grow its hard not to fall in love with these durable and very dependable perennials. Most varieties of Geranium are also very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
1 gallon container size
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