Geranium dalmaticum - P9

Description
The Dalmatian geranium (Geranium dalmaticum) is a carpet-like, winter-green perennial that forms pink, cup-shaped flowers from June to August. Its rounded, lobed leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Dalmatian geranium is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers * winter green

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Dalmatian geranium are medium green, rounded and lobed. Dalmatian geranium turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Dalmatian geranium has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

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.

Flower
Geranium dalmaticum forms cup-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border, balcony/patio