Lavender blue flowers with a tiny white eye and deep purple veining bloom for an exceptionally long time from late spring thru midsummer and then again from early fall until frost. The compact clumps of lacy green foliage provide a wonderful background for these flowers and retain their healthy look all season. In fall, the leaves turn vivid red-orange.
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.
Grade #1 |
Height:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0-28.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue 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 Early Summer Midsummer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Mass Planting
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.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late summer or spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Notes:
Best result come from late summer crops.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
40-50° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed moderatly at 100-125 ppm N at each watering.
Vernalization:
Not required
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids, caterpillars, fungus gnats, shore flies, thrips and whiteflies are the most common geranium pests.
The primary diseases of geraniums are fungal leaf spots and root rots.
Potting & Timing:
Small plugs give great results when planted in late summer and then given a dormancy.
Large plugs and bare root material are good options for quick turn spring planted crops.
Moisture:
Moderate moisture is best for Geranium.
Be sure to allow foliage to dry before sunset to prevent foliar diseases.
Planting Level:
Top of plug even with soil line. Bare root crown slightly below soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
A tank mixing daminozide at 2,000 ppm with uniconazole at 3 ppm as needed works well to control overal plant size.
Lighting:
High light levels are best for Geranium.
Grower Tips:
Top choice for planting is late summer from 72 count plugs especially for early season sales the following season.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2004
The commmon name, Cranesbill, refers to the beak-like shaped seed pod.
Height:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0-28.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue 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 Early Summer Midsummer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Mass Planting
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.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late summer or spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Notes:
Best result come from late summer crops.
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
40-50° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Feed moderatly at 100-125 ppm N at each watering.
Vernalization:
Not required
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids, caterpillars, fungus gnats, shore flies, thrips and whiteflies are the most common geranium pests.
The primary diseases of geraniums are fungal leaf spots and root rots.
Potting & Timing:
Small plugs give great results when planted in late summer and then given a dormancy.
Large plugs and bare root material are good options for quick turn spring planted crops.
Moisture:
Moderate moisture is best for Geranium.
Be sure to allow foliage to dry before sunset to prevent foliar diseases.
Planting Level:
Top of plug even with soil line. Bare root crown slightly below soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
A tank mixing daminozide at 2,000 ppm with uniconazole at 3 ppm as needed works well to control overal plant size.
Lighting:
High light levels are best for Geranium.
Grower Tips:
Top choice for planting is late summer from 72 count plugs especially for early season sales the following season.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2004
The commmon name, Cranesbill, refers to the beak-like shaped seed pod.
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