Geranium x cantabrigiense 'BIOKOVO' Cambridge cranesbill
size/type
low or groundcovering,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,2m
leaves
semi-deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-July
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Cranesbill is a genus comprising of about 300 species. It is commonly used as a ground-covering perennial which can quickly form a respectable carpet. When in full bloom it offers a solid, one-colour show which in mass plantings looks stunning. Thanks to low growth it mostly finds its place under trees and shrubs, as well as in mixed borders along with other perennials.
Description of the plant:
Cambridge cranesbill is a garden hybrid of g.dalmaticum and g.macrorrhizum made by Helen Kiefer in 1974. Biokovo is a variety found in Croatian hills of the same name by Hans Simon from Germany. It produces salmon pink tinged, white flowers atop erect, 20 cm tall stems from mid May until July. The plant forms dense, low, compact cushions spreading by short runners. Leaves are widely palmate, distinctively lobed, medium green.Cranesbills will grow in most garden soil types except heavy clay or water-logged ground. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and does not require feeding. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 19-12-2019
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