Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Westray'

Also Known As

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Westray'
Dwarf Cranesbill
Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"
W: 36"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Westray' plant details

Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Westray' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Westray'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fall color, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Westray'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This low-growing hybrid of Geranium works great for a ground cover or edging use with it's spreading form, evergreen foliage, and late-spring pink blooms. Shade tolerant and drought tolerant (once established). SP/M

By: Forestfarm

New geranium selection strongly reminiscent of 'Biokovo', but offering dark rose-pink blooms and a slightly larger stature. Slowly rhizomatous, 'West Ray' spreads to 2-3' and can be used effectively as a small-scale ground cover. Combine to nice effect with Carex testacea or Deschampsia caespitosa.

By: Native Sons

A bevy of bright pink blossoms emerging from bright red buds, emit a spicy odor and are produced over a lenthy period beginning in late spring. 'Westray' is a selection by British breeder Alan Bremner. Plants spread, forming a nice little groundcover 8" tall. The foliage, which is a clean green all summer, turns red and orange in autumn, and also has a pleasant herbal scent.