Geranium 'Rozanne'

Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill

Huge, glowing violet blue, saucer-shaped flowers with distinctive white eyes and reddish-purple veining are held above mounds of deep green foliage that is slightly marbled with chartreuse. Geranium 'Rozanne' is one of the longest blooming perennials in the garden. It is an amazingly free-flowering cultivar as its flowers are sterile; it keeps the blooms coming from late spring into mid-fall.

Leave plenty of room to grow this wide spreading perennial. In one season, one vigorous plant will cover a 2-3 sq. foot area. It looks especially nice when complimented by yellow or chartreuse flowers or foliage. From Rozanne and Friends™.

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.

Height:

18.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple-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

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.

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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