Geranium 'Tiny Monster' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Geranium-Hardy
Common Name (Alternative): Cranesbill |
A solid performer with a quickly spreading habit and foliage that remains attractive throughout the entire season. 'Tiny Monster' is a reliable groundcover for landscapers and gardeners who appreciate low-maintenance perennials.
G. 'Tiny Monster ' is a wonderful sterile cultivar from Germany. It is a cross between G. sanguineum and G. psilostemon. Purple-violet flowers appear 4"-6" above the mounded foliage from late spring through late summer. In the fall, the leaves become imbued with rich scarlet tones.
Parentage: G. sanguineum x G. psilostemon
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
16-18 Inches
Spread:
24-36 Inches
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Rapid
When should it bloom?:
Late spring
Early summer
Midsummer
Late summer
How's your soil?:
Poor Soil
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic
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.
The commmon name, Cranesbill, refers to the beak-like shaped seed pod.