Geranium dalmaticum
Dalmatian Cranesbill
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Dalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum) - Description
Geranium dalmaticum, commonly called Dalmatian cranesbill, is a species of hardy flowering herbacious perennial plant in the genus Geranium in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to Dalmatia. It is cultivated as a garden subject in temperate regions for its low mounding habit and soft mauve colored flowers. The palmately lobed glossy green leaves are tinted red in the Autumn. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Dalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum) - Blooming
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Dalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum) - Growth
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
Dalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum) - Planting
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Dalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum) - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Dalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
