Geranium 'Blogold' (Blogold Blue Sunrise Geranium, Blogold Cranesbill)


Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusGeranium
Cultivar'Blogold'
SynonymsGeranium 'Blue Sunrise'
Patent NumberPP12,955
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone1a - 6a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a - 5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread30 - 60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionGeranium 'Blogold' or Geranium 'Blue Sunrise' is a herbaceous perennial with 5-lobed pale yellow-green leaves and 5-petalled, flat, violet-blue flowers.
LandscapeA low maintenance plant good for butterfly gardens,
CultivationGrow in full sun to part shade, in moist, humusy soil. Some tolerance to drought once established. Trim or remove side stems to control spread.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionCompound, palmate, deeply lobed, pointed, dark green fading to yellow-green in summer, up to 7.5 cm.
Flower DescriptionFlat, saucer-shaped, up to 4 cm wide, in cymes, 5-petalled, violet-blue petals with deep purple venation, delicate, curly stamens.

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