Geranium 'Frances Grate'

Also Known As

Geranium 'Silver Sugar Plum'
Frances Grate Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Geranium 'Frances Grate' plant details

Geranium 'Frances Grate' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium 'Frances Grate'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium 'Frances Grate'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A robust selection despite its fine appearance, 'Frances Grate' forms woody stems covered by silvery fern-like foliage. Pale mauve flowers appear in spring and fall. Plants grow to 15" high and spread to 5'. It has been reseeding in our garden for a number of years, although not in an aggressive manner.