Photo of Geranium 'Tiny Monster' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Geranium 'Tiny Monster'

Also Known As

  • Tiny Monster Cranesbill
  • Tiny Monster Hardy Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Geranium 'Tiny Monster' plant details

Geranium 'Tiny Monster' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium 'Tiny Monster'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, floriferous, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium 'Tiny Monster'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A solid performer with purple-violet flowers above the mounded foliage from late spring through late summer. ‘Tiny Monster’ is a quickly spreading cultivar with foliage that remains attractive throughout the entire season, turning rich scarlet tones in fall. It is a reliable groundcover for landscapers and gardeners who appreciate low-maintenance perennials. 'Tiny Monster' is a sterile cultivar from Germany. It is a cross between Geranium sanguineum and G. psilostemon. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
This charmer got its "tiny" name and 10" x 24" compactness from G.sanguineum, its "monster" name, vigorous groundcovering spirit and handsome cut-leaves from G. psilostemon; its pretty pink, wine-red-veined spring flowers are its own! S/M/GDr
Critter-resistant Cranesbill that is lovely for the border, rock garden or container...6-12” tall with sprawling compact growth to 2’ wide, also makes a nice groundcover massed. Drought and clay tolerant, profuse bloom May-June of magenta flowers, sporadic rest of summer. Sterile. Sun to part shade and moderate water makes this little monster happy!
Great name remember the 6? tall fear daemon from Buffy the vampire slayer, this is even more indestructible and not all that tiny. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Geranium 'Tiny Monster' plant

How to Grow Geranium 'Tiny Monster'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Geranium 'Gerwat'

aka Geranium 'Rozanne', Geranium 'Rozannie', Rozanne Hardy Geranium, Rozanne's Cranesbill

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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aka Spotted Cranesbill, Wild Cranesbill, Wild Geranium, Wood Geranium

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
Photo of Geranium 'Elke' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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