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Week 18 – April 28, 2024

Plant Information

Geranium sanguineum Elke

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Geranium sangineum 'Elke'

Common Name: Cranesbill

Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Height: 7 - 9" (18 - 23cm)

Width: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Finely cut, glossy green foliage. Unique dark pink flowers with red veins have an eye-catching white edge. Compact, well-rounded growing habit.

Grower Information:

Finely cut, glossy green foliage. Unique dark pink flowers with red veins have an eye-catching white edge. Compact, well-rounded growing habit. Shorter selections with bushy mounds of fine textured green foliage.