World Plants

Geranium renardii (Renard's Cranesbill, Renard Geranium)

An outstanding plant, both for foliage and bloom, hardy, polite and reliable.

USDA Hardiness Zone	6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone	6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone	H6 (I have grown successfully in H7)
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)	-20 to -15
Temperature (°F)	4 - 5
Height	0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread	0.1 – 0.5 m
Growth	Slow
Flowering Period	April, May, June, July, August

General Description	Geranium renardii is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with basal, finely wrinkled, grey-green, lobed leaves and white to pale mauve flowers.
Landscape	Ground cover or specimen plant at the from of the border.
Propagation	By division in spring or basal cuttings in early to mid spring; root with bottom heat.
Cultivation	Grow in full sun to part shade, in well-draining soil; cannot tolerate waterlogged soil. Will tolerate shade. Remove flowered stems and old leaves to promote new growth.
Pests	Possible pests and diseases include: sawflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, powdery mildew and downy mildew.
Notable Specimens	The Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf Description	Attractive, basal, palmate, lobed, finely wrinkled, grey-green.
Flower Description	Up to 3 cm wide, white to pale mauve with prominent violet venation.