Geranium hybrid 'Jolly Bee'
Hardy Geranium
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Hardy Geranium (Geranium hybrid 'Jolly Bee') - Description
Large blue flowers appear Spring through Fall on handsome green foliage for a great garden performer. Superior mounding habit compared to 'Rozanne', which has a horizontal growth habit. Perfect plant for those who want little work to do with work in their garden. Beautiful blooms require no deadheading or real pruning of any kind. Just some good morning sun and decently watered soil is all 'Jolly Bee' needs to achieve its gorgeous look!
Hardy Geranium (Geranium hybrid 'Jolly Bee') - 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.
Hardy Geranium (Geranium hybrid 'Jolly Bee') - 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.
Hardy Geranium (Geranium hybrid 'Jolly Bee') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Hardy Geranium (Geranium hybrid 'Jolly Bee') - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Hardy Geranium (Geranium hybrid 'Jolly Bee') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
