Rozanne Cranesbill
Geranium x 'Rozanne' P.P.# 12175
Great small-scale groundcover for rock gardens! Dwarf spreading form with dainty violet flowers that show color for many months. Deep green foliage is lightly marbled chartreuse. Nearly evergreen in most climates. 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year.
| Synonym: | Geranium 'Gerwat' |
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Spreading mound to 15 in. high, 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Early spring through summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2308 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
Design Ideas
A perfect spreading plant whose mat-like habit makes it great in mass or for nooks and crannies in rock outcroppings The chartreuse foliage makes a beautiful statement spilling over walls into a waterfall of seasonal color. A good plant in large pots containing patio trees and mixed perennials. At home in a cottage or xeriscape rock garden design, this perennial will spread on banks or soften the edges of lawns, patios and retaining walls.
History
This very hardy Geranium was discovered by the famed English plantsman Adrian Bloom.
Great small-scale groundcover for rock gardens! Dwarf spreading form with dainty violet flowers that show color for many months. Deep green foliage is lightly marbled chartreuse. Nearly evergreen in most climates. 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
Design Ideas
A perfect spreading plant whose mat-like habit makes it great in mass or for nooks and crannies in rock outcroppings The chartreuse foliage makes a beautiful statement spilling over walls into a waterfall of seasonal color. A good plant in large pots containing patio trees and mixed perennials. At home in a cottage or xeriscape rock garden design, this perennial will spread on banks or soften the edges of lawns, patios and retaining walls.
History
This very hardy Geranium was discovered by the famed English plantsman Adrian Bloom.
| Synonym: | Geranium 'Gerwat' |
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Spreading mound to 15 in. high, 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Early spring through summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2308 |
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