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Key characteristics

Family: Geraniaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Lilac-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 bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Rosalina’

Rosalina Cranesbill

Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Rosalina' is a charming perennial known for its lilac colored, cup-shaped flowers and aromatic foliage. Blooming from late spring through early summer, the flowers form in clusters above a dense mat of rounded, deeply lobed leaves. The blooms offer vibrant color and contrast beautifully with the lush, green foliage, which releases a pleasant fragrance when brushed against or crushed.

This hybrid is prized for its adaptability and robust nature.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Pathways & Walkways
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Coral bells · Daylilies · Shrub roses · Lavender · Skimmia

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.

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