'Bevan's Variety' Cranesbill (Geranium)
Perennial
- A bright and cheery ground cover with fragrant foliage.
- Long-lasting and resilient!
- This reliable perennial is great for gardeners of any skill.
- Loved by butterflies but avoided by deer and rabbits.
- Zones 3-8, Sun to part sun, 12" x 24" tall and wide at maturity.
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Common name: Cranesbill, geranium, bigroot geranium
Zone: 3-8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8-12" tall and 18-24" wide
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Magenta, pink-purple
Bloom time: Late spring to mid summer
Features: Rabbit & deer resistant, heat tolerant, ground covers, drought tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Ground cover, container plant, border, pollinator gardens
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun). Plants prefer some part afternoon shade in the southern half of their growing zone.
Water: Average water needs. Established plants have some drought tolerance.
Spacing: 18 inches.
Fertilizing: Benefits from a light application of balanced, granular fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed. Can leave foliage standing for winter and remove in spring when new growth begins.
Maintenance & pruning: Can prune anytime during the summer to shape the plant. Divide and move clumps in spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Arrived smashed entire order was in rough shape I have not been able to bring them back
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
bought 2, both died
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Excellent delivery and perfect plants
The cranesbill is settling in nicely and I look forward to it spreading
Really nice plant - looks great!
What zone is northern michigan
Typically, northern Michigan is zone 4 or 5. You can find your exact zone here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/shopping-by-zone