Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina'
"Crane's Bill"

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BENEFITS
Considered by many to be the best hybrid alpine-type geranium. Lovely lilac-pink flowers are flecked with crimson and dance atop lively, evergreen foliage.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Lilac-pink flowers from late spring to early fall. Evergreen foliage on mounded, spreading plants.

LOCATION
Partial shade to full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 12 to 2. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Excellent for front of border, rock garden or ground cover. One of the best plants of its type for rock gardens. Also nice for patio containers.

SIZE
5" tall by 10" wide. Use 5 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soil. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat especially well if given extra moisture. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.