Patricia Wild Geranium
Geranium oxonianum
JER-ay-nee-um ok-see-AN-um
Perennials: Flower
Cranesbill
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
The Border selections of Cranesbill Geranium are valuable fillers for colour in early to mid summer. This outstanding hybrid forms a mound of deeply-cut green foliage, bearing large magenta-pink flowers, with a black eye. Plants may need to be cut back hard after blooming to encourage fresh new foliage. Appreciates a moist site. Easily divided in spring or fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Blue
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Mounding
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division