<i>Geranium</i> x <i>cantabrigiense</i> ‘Biokovo’ | Biokovo Cranesbill
DESCRIPTION
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo', commonly known as Biokovo cranesbill, is a beautiful and versatile perennial hybrid developed in the Biokovo Mountains of Croatia. This low-growing plant is prized for its fragrant foliage and delicate, long-lasting flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. 'Biokovo' produces clusters of small, five-petaled white flowers with pink flushes, held above bright green leaves that turn red and bronze in the fall. The foliage, which has a pleasant, spicy fragrance when crushed, adds to the plant's ornamental value. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, 'Biokovo' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is low-maintenance, resistant to pests and diseases, and does not require much pruning, making it a reliable and attractive choice for various garden settings.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo', commonly known as Biokovo cranesbill, is a beautiful and versatile perennial hybrid developed in the Biokovo Mountains of Croatia. This low-growing plant is prized for its fragrant foliage and delicate, long-lasting flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. 'Biokovo' produces clusters of small, five-petaled white flowers with pink flushes, held above bright green leaves that turn red and bronze in the fall. The foliage, which has a pleasant, spicy fragrance when crushed, adds to the plant's ornamental value. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, 'Biokovo' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is low-maintenance, resistant to pests and diseases, and does not require much pruning, making it a reliable and attractive choice for various garden settings.
DESCRIPTION
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo', commonly known as Biokovo cranesbill, is a beautiful and versatile perennial hybrid developed in the Biokovo Mountains of Croatia. This low-growing plant is prized for its fragrant foliage and delicate, long-lasting flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. 'Biokovo' produces clusters of small, five-petaled white flowers with pink flushes, held above bright green leaves that turn red and bronze in the fall. The foliage, which has a pleasant, spicy fragrance when crushed, adds to the plant's ornamental value. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, 'Biokovo' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is low-maintenance, resistant to pests and diseases, and does not require much pruning, making it a reliable and attractive choice for various garden settings.
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Family: Geraniaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches tall
Width: 12 to 18 inches wide
Foliage Color: Green, turning red in fall
Flower Color: White with pink stamens
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer, with sporadic reblooming
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Medium; tolerates dry conditions once established
Maintenance: Low; trim back after flowering to promote new growth
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: The flowers attract bees and butterflies
