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Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St. Ola'

Also Known As

  • Cranesbill
  • Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St. Ola' plant details

Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St. Ola' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St. Ola'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St. Ola'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine groundcover (6-12" high) that spreads to form a mat of dense little (SEG or EG) leaves and, in late spring, white flowers that stay white longer before turning to salmon-pink; like ?Biokova?. S-PSh/M
An excellent choice for the north side of the house, this robust new hybrid between Geranium dalmaticum ‘Album’ and Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Album’ is similar to Geranium ‘Biokovo’ but much more vigorous, forming a lush and leafy evergreen carpet. ‘St. Ola’s white overlapping flower petals fade with just a hint of pink and create a pearly carpet beneath Hydrangea ‘Snowflake’.
From dark wine buds pop open white blossoms on short 8" stems over a period of six weeks, beginning in late May. Foliage is nearly evergreen and makes a lovely groundcover. Oh, did we mention it tolerates dry shade?

Gardening facts about Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St. Ola' plant

How to Grow Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St. Ola'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 24"-48"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-32"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
  • dry when dormant
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aka Black Widow, Mourning Widow Geranium

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Geranium sanguineum 'Elke', Elke Bloody Cranesbill

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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