Geranium canariense (Canary Island Cranesbill)
Botanical Information
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Geranium |
| Species | canariense |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed or cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems covered with magenta glandular hairs. |
| Leaf Description | Shiny, green, sculptural leaves. |
| Flower Description | Purplish-pink flowers, 2 - 3 cm wide. |
Photographs
Geranium canariense, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Geranium canariense, flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.