Geranium x 'Dragon Heart'
Cranesbills
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Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Dragon Heart') - Description
Create a bright spot in the scenery with this large 2' tall Geranium, hybridized by Alan Bremner of Scotland. Geranium 'Dragon Heart' produces 2" wide magenta flowers with black centers and veining. The plant has long spreading stems with very large leaves, and is deer and rabbit resistant. This is truly one of the most low maintenance, yet gorgeous plants you can have in your yard.
Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Dragon Heart') - 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.
Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Dragon Heart') - 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.
Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Dragon Heart') - 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.
Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Dragon Heart') - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Dragon Heart') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
