Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' — Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Spreading, Trailing

Overview

Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' is a clump-forming, mat-forming, spreading, trailing perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with light green, bright green, silvery, dissected, patterned foliage. Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include groundcover, rock garden and borders.

About

Geranium × cantabrigiense is a hybrid flowering plant in the cranesbill family Geraniaceae. It is an hybrid between Geranium dalmaticum and G.

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About the genus

Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums, hardy geraniums, or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: moderate
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Spreading, Trailing
Foliage: Light green, Bright green, Silvery, Dissected, Patterned
Suggested uses: groundcover, rock garden, borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant once established.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: Division, cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free