Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
Biokovo Cranesbill
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Height
- 6 to 12 inches tall
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches wide
- Flower color
- White with pink stamens
- Foliage color
- Green, turning red in fall
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer, with sporadic reblooming
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium; tolerates dry conditions once established
- Maintenance
- Low; trim back after flowering to promote new growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- The flowers attract bees and butterflies
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Cottage Gardens · Borders · Pathways & Walkways · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Coral bells · Daylilies · Shrub roses · Lavender · Ornamental grasses
Design tip
Use this compact cranesbill to soften the front of sunny borders or spill gently between stepping stones and larger perennials. Repeat informal drifts with contrasting foliage textures to create a cohesive planting that remains attractive from spring flowers through colorful autumn foliage.
