Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' (New Hampshire Purple Geranium)


Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusGeranium
Speciessanguineum
Cultivar'New Hampshire Purple'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 20
Height20 - 30 cm
Spread30 - 45 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed or division.
CultivationGrows in well-drained, moist soil in full sunlight to partial shade. can tolerate dry weather.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark-green, lobed leaves.
Flower DescriptionPurple, five-petaled flower

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