Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Crystal Rose’
Crystal Rose Cransebill

- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Bright pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
About this plant
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Crystal Rose' is a hybrid perennial renowned for its elegant, soft pink flowers and attractive, rounded foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, this cultivar produces a profusion of delicate, bright pink blooms with subtle veining, which creates a lovely, airy effect in garden borders or groundcover. The foliage, which turns a pleasing shade of red in the fall, provides additional seasonal interest.
Originating from a cross between Geranium dalmaticum and Geranium macrorrhizum, 'Crystal Rose' is noted for its vigorous growth and adaptability. It is well-suited to a variety of garden settings, including shady or partially shaded areas where it can form a lush, attractive carpet. The plant's long blooming period and striking flower color make it a favorite for adding a touch of elegance and charm to the landscape throughout the growing season.
Works well in
Cottage Gardens · Borders · Pathways & Walkways · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Lamiums · Japanese anemones · Bergenias · Coral bells · Bugleweeds · Sweet box
Design tip
Plant broad sweeps beneath open-canopied trees or along lightly shaded pathways where the spreading habit can knit plantings together. Mix bold and finely textured foliage nearby to create layered compositions that remain attractive from spring flowers through colorful autumn foliage.
