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Geranium x cantabrigiense Cambridge

Dwarf Cranesbill

Magenta-pink flowers are visible above the aromatic, soft green foliage. This compact, weed-proof mat makes a suitable ground cover.

  • »  Clusters of five-petaled, magenta-pink flowers
  • »  Semi-evergreen, aromatic, lobed leaves
  • »  Forms a weed-proof carpet
  • »  Foliage turns shades of red in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'

The result of a cross between Geranium macrorrhizum and Geranium dalmaticum. A number of excellent cultivars are a result of this cross.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'

Thrives in an average to moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, tolerating dry, shady locations as well. Remove flower stems and old leaves to encourage fresh, new leaves and flowers. Low maintenance perennial.