'Biokovo' Cranesbill (Geranium)
Perennial
- Dainty blush-pink flowers are magnets for butterflies.
- Fragrant foliage stays neat and tidy.
- Dense, low-growing habit suppresses weeds.
- Easy to grow and resistant to deer and rabbits.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 6″ tall x 18″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Hardy geranium, Cranesbill
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6" X 18"
Flower color: Pale pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer - fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Wet soils, rain gardens, rabbit resistant, low flammability, heat tolerant, fragrant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, alpine and rock, container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, naturalizing, rock garden, small spaces
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.