Geranium
macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'
"Bigroot Crane's
Bill"
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BENEFITS
The most intensely coloured variety in this species.
Aromatic foliage
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Deep magenta flowers in summer. Low spreading clumps
of palmate, aromatic leaves.
LOCATION
Sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8;
AHS Heat Zones 12 to 2. See our Growing
Zones page to reference growing zones in your
area.
USE
Great for rock gardens and border or bed edgings.
Use around trees or shrubs that provide partial
shade.
SIZE
12" tall by 18" wide. Use 3 plants per
square yard.
CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soils. Moist organic
soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat
well if given ample moisture. Plants can be sheared
to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division.
Also see our
General Planting
Tips for more information.
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