Geranium macrorrhizum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Cranesbill, Variegated Bigfoot Geranium)


Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusGeranium
Speciesmacrorrhizum
Cultivar'Variegatum'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40°
Temperature (°F)-30°
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicBroad evergreen shrub with showy flowers.
CultivationPlant in moist to well-drained soil in partial shade.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionBroad-rounded leaves, measuring between 8 - 12 cm in diameter with 5 lobes.
Flower DescriptionShowy umbel-like blooms.
Colour DescriptionVariegated foliage from light yellow-green to bright green. Vivid magenta blooms.

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