Geranium renardii (Caucasian Cranesbill)
Hardy Geranium, Caucasian Cranesbill, Renard Geranium
Mostly valued for its handsome foliage which consists of sage-green velvety, lobed, finely wrinkled leaves, Geranium renardii or Renard Geranium also produces lovely pure white flowers marked with fascinating violet stripes in late spring or early summer. Compact, its foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and makes it useful as a low ground cover. Turning yellow in fall, it creates a pretty contrast.
- Clump-forming, this deciduous perennial reaches 6-12 in. in height and spread (15-30 cm). This sturdy performer is not only easy to grow, but it also requires very little maintenance and is fairly trouble free!
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant, once established, this Geranium also tolerates hot and humid summers.
- Won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- A perfect border plant, it is a spectacular addition to herbaceous borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens or containers and is an excellent choice as an edging plant.
- May self-seed in optimum growing conditions.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 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, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm) |
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 | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
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 | 6
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 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, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm) |
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 | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |