Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

Fall color

Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill

Prized for its vigorous groundcovering capabilities, 'Biokovo' will look good all season with little maintenance. In late spring, white flowers with pink sepals begin to appear and continue to bloom sporadically all summer long. The fragrant, glossy green leaves take on reddish tints in fall.
This species demands well-drained soil and protection from the hot afternoon sun.

Hardy geraniums are wonderful filler plants for any landscape, either residential or commercial. They blend nicely with most other perennials and offer continuous color throughout the summer months.

Height:

10.0-12.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Rebloomer Continuous Bloom

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium Rapid

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Ground Cover

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Cranesbill is generally quite adapatable to a variety of growing conditions. Though it prefers moist, well-drained soil, it will also tolerate periods of drought once established. For this reason, it is a good choice for southern gardens.

Cranesbill will grow in full sun or part shade. In too much shade, however, its habit will be less compact and fewer flowers will be produced.

Geraniums are generally considered pest free. They require little care once established, but may be divided every 3-4 years. If the foliage begins to look raggedy by late summer, simply trim it back. A new flush of foliage will quickly take its place.

Awards

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2015

Fun Facts

The common name, Cranesbill, refers to the beak-like shaped seed pod.

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