Geranium dalmaticum

Also Known As

Cranesbill
Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Geranium dalmaticum plant details

Geranium dalmaticum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium dalmaticum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fall color, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium dalmaticum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From dry rocky slopes in the Albanian Alps comes this cushion-forming (to 6") geranium with deeply cut leaves and pairs of flowers in soft pink during early summer; good choice for a rock garden. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Neat clumps of evergreen aromatic foliage are 4-6” high and spreading to 18” on this Croation Native. Shell pink summer flowers put on quite a show. Long lived in average soil, perfect for rock gardens, sun to part shade, drought tolerant and deer and rabbit resistant. Nice orange red fall foliage.

By: Secret Garden Growers

6" low compact habit suitable for the rock garden, soft pink flowers, this is easy and long lived in the garden and unlike many geraniums has never been a weed for us. ZONE 4