Height:

8.0-10.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Purple 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:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Edging Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

This species of geranium is easy to grow in almost any type of well-drained soil. It is reported to be more tolerant of alkaline soil than the other species. Plants should be sited in full sun or partial shade for best flowering performance. After blooming, plants can be cut back hard to encourage a flush of new growth and to prevent self-seeding.

This species is able to tolerate short periods of dry soil once it is well-established. It requires minimal care and is generally not bothered by insects or diseases.

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 moderately 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 mix of daminozide (B-Nine or Dazide) at 2,000 ppm with uniconazole (Sumagic/Concise) at 3 ppm as needed works well to control overall plant size.

Lighting:

High light levels are best for Geranium.

Fun Facts

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

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