Geranium macrorrhizum
Botanical Name
Geranium macrorrhizum
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Height
12 to 18 inches
Width
15 inches
Flowers
Late Spring to Early Summer: pink, white, violet
Fall Color
Red
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Prefers partial shade where summers are hot, full sun where the summers are cooler. Geranium does not like 'wet feet', especiall in winter. Provide a well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Readily self-sows. Fragrant foliage is evergreen with hints of red in winter.
Problems
Blight, leaf spot, botrytis, powdery mildew
Varieties to Consider
'Album' - White flowers, 10-12"
'Bevan's Variety' - Deep magenta flowers, 1' tall
'Variegatum' - Magenta-pink flowers, leaves variegated with cream
'Spessart' - Magenta pink flowers, showy seedheads