Geranium x. cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'
Cranesbill
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- Masses of light pink, almost white flowers
- Blooms late spring to mid summer
- Fragrant, serrated, green foliage turns red in the fall
Border or Bed
Container
Fast Growing
Garden
Ground Cover
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Cranesbill prefers moist, well-drained soil, it will also tolerate periods of drought once established. Adaptable to a variety of growing condiditions.
Grown best in full-part sun. If placed in too much shade, flowers will be reduced and plant will not stay compact.
If needed, trim the plant back in late summer to encourage new foliage growth.
Generally considered pest free.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Fast Growing
- Edging
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Geranium
Common Name: Cranesbill
Cranesbill or hardy geraniums, are a low maintenance perennial. A long time garden favorite. Dainty, sauce shapred flowers and excellent mounding habit. The are long lived and provide flowers throughout the growing season. Cranesbill makes a perfect filler or border plant