Geranium x cantabrigiense
Cambridge Geranium
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Cambridge Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense) - Description
Plant this vigorous hybrid for fantastic landscaping value. Hardy and explosive, watch this plant quickly overtake a plot by its underground rhizomes. Wonderful blooms of pink, purple, and white shades overload this great groundcover from April until late summer. At this point the show goes on as Cantabrigiense' lemon scented foliage transforms into some fun fall and winter color. Make sure this little plant gets loads of morning sun to ensure it gets to its full potential in your landscape.
Cambridge Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense) - 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.
Cambridge Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense) - 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.
Cambridge Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense) - 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.
Cambridge Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense) - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Cambridge Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
