Geranium palmatum (Canary Island Cranesbill)
Canary Island Cranesbill, Canary Island Geranium, Geranium anemonifolium
Award-winning Geranium palmatum (Canary Island Cranesbill) is a robust evergreen perennial forming a large rosette of deeply dissected dark green leaves, up to 12 in. wide (30 cm). In late spring to early summer, tall, airy inflorescences of showy purplish-pink flowers, adorned with deep crimson centers, rise well above the attractive foliage. Short-lived and often grown as a biennial, this is a desirable plant for mild winter gardens and a real show-stopper.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grow up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm). Although this plant is a biennial or short-lived perennial, it self-sows in optimum growing conditions and remains in the garden.
- Performs best in full sun in well-drained soils. This plant is not fussy about soils provided they are well-drained. Keep in a frost-free environment over winter. Afternoon shade is welcomed in hot summer areas.
- Perfect addition to beds, borders, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or cottage gardens.
- This Geranium is generally pest-free. Watch for powdery mildew and downy mildew
- Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers.
- Propagate by division in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in early to mid-spring and root with bottom heat
- Native to Madeira and the Canary Islands.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Geranium - Cranesbills |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean 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 | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Geranium - Cranesbills |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |