Geranium 'Sweet Heidy' PP19533

Common Name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill

Destined to become a favorite among gardeners, 'Sweet Heidy' is a perpetually flowering selection with tricolor blossoms! From late spring through early fall, brilliant blue-purple flowers with a pink ring surrounding a white eye are produced prolifically. Deep purple stamens and veining tie all three colors together.

The habit of this variety tends to be sprawling, making it useful as a groundcover or as a trailing plant in large containers or hanging baskets.

Height:

12.0 Inches

Spread:

20.0 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

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage 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.

Fun Facts

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

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