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. From 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 for this plant. ‘Bevan’s Variety’ creates a slowly spreading carpet and is ideal as a ground cover and underplanting trees or shrubs.
| 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 | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Common names | Cranesbill |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| 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 | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Common names | Cranesbill |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’ (Cranesbill) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’ (Cranesbill) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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