Geranium 'Tiny Monster'

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Common Name: Hardy Geranium, 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. Magenta pink 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.

Height:

16.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple 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

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Easy To Grow Ground Cover

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, 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.

Fun Facts

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

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