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Biokovo Cranesbill-Hardy Geranium-Fragrant Foliage 1 Gallon (Pack of 2)

Biokovo Cranesbill-Hardy Geranium-Fragrant Foliage 1 Gallon (Pack of 2)

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Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' Information Page
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

Description

Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo', commonly known as Biokovo Cranesbill, is a charming, low-growing perennial that forms a dense mat of fragrant foliage. In late spring to early summer, it produces delicate, pale pink flowers with a hint of white, creating a beautiful contrast against its dark green leaves. This hardy geranium is perfect for adding color and texture to borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, and containers. It is also effective in mass plantings and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'
  • Common Name Common Name: Biokovo' Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Semi-evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Hostas, Ferns, and Astilbes

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the crown is at soil level.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder regions to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
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