Geranium x 'Rozanne' | Rozanne Cranesbill

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DESCRIPTION
Geranium x 'Rozanne' is a remarkable perennial hybrid that has gained acclaim for its extended blooming season and vibrant color. This cultivar blooms from late spring through the first frosts of autumn, offering a continuous display of five-petaled, violet-blue flowers with distinctive white centers. Its origins trace back to a cross between Geranium himalayense and Geranium wallichianum, resulting in a resilient plant that thrives in various garden settings.

With its mounding habit and lush, green foliage, 'Rozanne' not only brings color to the garden but also acts as an excellent ground cover. The blooms are particularly attractive to pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly in borders, containers, or as part of a mixed perennial garden, ensuring that it remains a favorite among gardeners for years to come.

DESCRIPTION
Geranium x 'Rozanne' is a remarkable perennial hybrid that has gained acclaim for its extended blooming season and vibrant color. This cultivar blooms from late spring through the first frosts of autumn, offering a continuous display of five-petaled, violet-blue flowers with distinctive white centers. Its origins trace back to a cross between Geranium himalayense and Geranium wallichianum, resulting in a resilient plant that thrives in various garden settings.

With its mounding habit and lush, green foliage, 'Rozanne' not only brings color to the garden but also acts as an excellent ground cover. The blooms are particularly attractive to pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly in borders, containers, or as part of a mixed perennial garden, ensuring that it remains a favorite among gardeners for years to come.

  • Family: Geraniaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 inches tall
    Width: 18 to 24 inches wide
    Foliage color: Deep green, with a slight sheen
    Flower color: Violet-blue with white centers
    Bloom time: Late spring to early fall
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; may require occasional deadheading to promote continuous blooming
    Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies

    This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Cottage Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Pathways & Walkways
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Catmint Coral bells
    Daylilies Shrub roses
    Lavender Skimmia

    Design Tip:
    Allow this long-blooming geranium to flow between neighboring perennials, creating broad ribbons of color that unify the planting. Repeat contrasting foliage and upright accents throughout the border to maintain structure while the extended flowering season carries the display from spring into autumn.