Geranium x 'Merlot'

Cranesbills

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Common Name:

Cranesbills

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Merlot') - Description

Full-sized, with 5-6" stunning, intense burgundy-purple flowers. Compact trailing foliage makes this great in containers and hanging baskets. Plant as late as April for June blooms. Start outdoors after all frost or if in milder climates this can be planted as a perennial.

Cranesbills (Geranium x 'Merlot') - 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 'Merlot') - 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 'Merlot') - 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 'Merlot') - Interesting facts

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