Geranium 'Blushing Turtle' (Blushing Turtle Cranesbill)


Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusGeranium
Cultivar'Blushing Turtle'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-28
Temperature (°F)-16
Height0.3 - 0.6 m
Spread0.3 - 0.6 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMounding.
LandscapeBeds and borders, groundcover, large containers, potted patio plant, informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen.
CultivationGrow in full sun to partial shade in averagely-moist, well-draining fertilized soil.
PestsLeaf spot and rust.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth reddish-green flower and leaf stems with an average covering of fine white hair-like fibres.
Leaf DescriptionDeeply-lobed, medium green, maple leaf-like foliage covered in a fine coating of white hair-like fibres.
Flower DescriptionOpen cup-shaped flowers that range from orchid pink to blush pink. Petals carry darker purplish-pink venation.
Texture DescriptionSoft.

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