Geranium Rozanne
USPP. #12175, COPF
"Hybrid Crane's Bill"

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BENEFITS
Larger flowers and deeper blue color than similar varieties plus better heat tolerance to allow extended flowering throughout the summer. Foliage becomes reddish brown in the fall for added interest.

'Rozanne' is a naturally occurring hybrid of Geranium himalayense and Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety'. Its name is properly represented as simply Geranium 'Rozanne'.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Large 2½" saucer-shaped, violet-blue flowers with white centers from early summer until frost above mounds of slightly-marbled, deep green foliage.

LOCATION
Sun to partial shade. 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
Place in front of beds or borders. Good groundcover. Nice habit for patio planters, window boxes or hanging baskets.

SIZE
20" tall by 24" wide. Use 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soils. Moist organic soils will promote spread. Tolerates summer heat better when given ample moisture and partial shade. Plants can be sheared to 3" to rejuvenate. Rarely needs division. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.