Geranium cin. 'Jolly Jewel Red' - P11

Description
The Ashy cranesbill 'Jolly Jewel Red' (Geranium cinereum) is a bushy perennial that forms magenta-coloured, cupped flowers from May to September. Its rounded leaves are grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Ashy cranesbill 'Jolly Jewel Red' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ashy cranesbill 'Jolly Jewel Red' are grey-green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Ashy cranesbill 'Jolly Jewel Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Ashy cranesbill 'Jolly Jewel Red' sets beautiful accents together with: Cute bellflower, Byzantine woolly cicely, Japanese scabiosa.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
Geranium cinereum 'Jolly Jewel Red' forms cupped, magenta-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, perennial bed, balcony/patio, rock garden, border, rose garden