Height:

18.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

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 Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall Long Blooming

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. If the foliage begins to look raggedy by late summer, simply trim it back. A new flush of foliage will quickly take its place.

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.

Awards

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2008

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2006

Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit

Fun Facts

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

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