Geranium x 'Alpenglow'

Cranesbill

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Common Name:

Cranesbill

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

55 cm

Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Alpenglow') - Description

Dark pink to magenta blooming flowered perennial that forms short mounds only 18" tall with an 18" spread. Great shade plant that can fill in a shady border wonderfully. Look to use this along a woodland path, or under a tree where it can spread with abandon. This little beauty will light up your garden in spring and again in late summer.

Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Alpenglow') - 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.

Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Alpenglow') - 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.

Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Alpenglow') - 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.

Cranesbill (Geranium x 'Alpenglow') - Interesting facts

The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.