Geranium wallichianum 'Blue Sunrise' (Blue Sunrise Cranesbill)

Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusGeranium
Specieswallichianum
Cultivar'Blue Sunrise'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 25
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread45 - 60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMat-forming and spreading.
LandscapeGroundcover and container planting.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with a pH of 5.6 - 8.5 (acidic, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline and alkaline). Prefers medium loam.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, snowflake-like leaves that form in clumps.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are 5-petaled, small and appear singularly or in groups of 2.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green, yellow and yellowish-green. The flowers are purple.

Photographs