Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' (Cranesbill)
Geranium 'Bevan's Variety', Cranesbill 'Bevan's Variety', Hardy Geranium 'Bevan's Variety'
Dry shade tolerant,Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' (Cranesbill) is a strong-growing semi-evergreen perennial forming a dense mat of fragrant, light green foliage. In late spring to early summer, the aromatic, rounded leaves are topped with abundant clusters of crimson-purple flowers, adorned with prominent dark red sepals. Effective at choking weeds, the lush foliage takes on attractive purple tints in the fall, extending the season of interest of this plant. 'Bevan's Variety' creates a slowly spreading carpet and is ideal as a ground cover and underplanting trees or shrubs.
- This geranium has a refined spreading habit and will easily spread in the garden by rhizomes without being aggressive.
- Grows up to 8-12 in. tall (20-30 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
- Clump-forming and vigorous, this sturdy performer is not only easy to grow, but it also requires very little maintenance and is pest and disease free!
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun in cool summer areas. Drought tolerant, once established, it is attractive to butterflies but deer and rabbit resistant. More tolerant of heat and humidity than other geranium species.
- No need to cut back or trim after flowering. Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers
- A perfect border plant, it is a spectacular addition to beds, borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens, underplanting roses and shrubs and is an excellent choice as a groundcover.
- Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid spring and root with bottom heat
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Geranium - Cranesbills |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) Fall |
Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Geranium - Cranesbills |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) Fall |
Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |