Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ (Mountain Cranesbill)
Mountain Cranesbill 'Bill Wallis'
A long-flowering variety, Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ (Cranesbill) is a sprawling perennial which produces a great profusion of vivid purple-blue flowers with deeply notched petals. The blossoms are held above the evergreen foliage of small, rounded, lobed leaves. They will keep their bright color and will not fade away if you forget to water them. This Cranesbill is a perfect addition to rock gardens or borders.
- Blooming from late spring to fall, this hardy geranium is reliable and easy to grow.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads up to 24 in. (60 cm). This Geranium seeds readily and will fill in bare spots.
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, light to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant once established.
- Attractive to butterflies, but deer and rabbit resistant!
- Great addition to beds and borders, underplanting shrubs and roses. Perfect for rock gardens, cottage gardens or containers. Effective ground cover.
- Watch for vine weevil, sawflies, powdery mildew or downy mildew
- Remove flowered stems and old leaves to encourage the production of fresh leaves and flowers.
- Propagate by division between autumn and early spring or cut back plants after flowering in summer then divide, replant and water well
Requirements
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' (60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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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 |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' (60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
