Geranium Macrorrhizum

Cranesbill, Perennial Geranium

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Type: Perennials, Groundcovers
Height: Short 8" (Plant 14" apart)
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Shady
Zones: 4-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy, Acidic, Clay
Flower / Accent: Pink / Pink
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

Fragrant, apple scented foliage and flowers. Thick clusters of five-petaled, pink flowers in late spring. Showy stamens dance with the slightest breeze. Dense ground cover. Geranium Macrorrhizum's foliage displays red and bronze tints in fall. Tolerates sun and dry conditions.

Our plant spacing recommendations are based on how quickly these plants will spread in their first season of growth.

Features to Note:

  • Fragrant
  • Blooms for 4 Weeks or More
  • Deer Resistant
  • Groundcovers
  • OK in Containers
  • Dry Shade Tolerant
  • Beneficial for Pollinators

Geranium General Information:

Perennial Geranium are always a favorite for its excellent mounding habit and late spring to summer bloom time. Lovely foliage complements the flowers well. Many of the flowers exhibit interesting veining.

Geranium Plant Care:

Prefers compost-enriched soil that stays moist. Snip off spent flowering stems at the base or shear tops back to new growth to stimulate rebloom and freshen foliage. Generally does not need division but can be divided in spring or fall if desired.

$6.95 ea.
(3+) $6.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: GEMA