Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
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Originating in the Biokovo Mountains of Yugoslavia as a mutation of G. x cantabrigiense (itself a natural hybrid of G. dalmaticum x G. macrorrhizum), ‘Biokovo’ is drought tolerant and spreads slowly to form attractive mats of shiny, pleasantly fragrant nearly evergreen medium green foliage. Its attractive light pink flowers, arising during mid spring to early summer, are borne in profusion. 2015 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Sprawling
Max Height:
12"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Fragrant nearly evergreen medium green leaves (burgundy in fall) are complemented during spring and early summer with a multitude of light pink flowers.
Landscape Value
Small to large scale ground cover, accent, edging, or companion.
Care
Watering:
'Biokovo' Hardy Geranium is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Biokovo' Hardy Geranium is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Biokovo' Hardy Geranium should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.