Geranium himalayense - P9

Description
The Himalayan cranesbill (Geranium himalayense) is a bushy perennial that produces blue flowers from May to July. Its lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Himalayan cranesbill makes no particular demands on the soil. The Himalayan cranesbill is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Geranium grandiflorum, Geranium meeboldii.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Himalayan cranesbill are medium green, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Himalayan cranesbill has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

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

Planting partner
The Himalayan cranesbill sets beautiful accents together with: Bald lady's mantle, girl's eye.

Flower
Geranium himalayense forms blue flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border, balcony/patio, ground cover, woodland edge