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Geranium 'Philippe Vapelle'

 
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Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Geranium (jer-AY-nee-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Philippe Vapelle

Synonym:Geranium renardii

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive northgrass On Jun 4, 2005, northgrass from West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) wrote:

This plant has such lovely soft light green foliage that looks a bit like felt. It forms a tidy mound and has a totally different look compared to other geraniums. I would grow it even it did not have the nice light lilac blue flowers in late spring. When I planted it last year, I feared that it may not be hardy in zone 4b, but after a especially cold winter, it came back nicely.

Positive lupinelover On May 31, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:

I bought this plant tag-less, not even realizing it was a geranium until the following year when it bloomed.

The foliage is outstanding. Pebbled with gray, almost cob-webby in effect. Bloom period is mid to late May. Full sun is best for this plant; even partial shade tends to make the leaf-stalks flop. It is very drought-tolerant, but responds well to moisture.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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San Leandro, California
East Harwich, Massachusetts
Nelson, New Hampshire
Grove City, Ohio
Ashley, Pennsylvania



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